The NHL All-Star Game brings together the best players for an exhibition game. It is held during the regular season, usually in January or February. The profits from the game are sent to the pension fund of the players.
The first official All-Star game was held in 1947. In this article, we will take a look at the entire history of the NHL All-Star year-on-year winners since then.
Who won the NHL All-Star 2023?
The 2023 edition of the National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on February 4, 2023, at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, serving as the venue for the Florida Panthers. Continuing the tradition, the All-Star Game featured a three-on-three format for the seventh consecutive year, showcasing teams representing each of the league's four divisions in an engaging single-elimination tournament. This marked the 67th installment of the prestigious game.
The Atlantic Division emerged victorious in the 2023 NHL All-Star Game, winning the 3-on-3 tournament with a final score of 7-5 over the Central Division. Matthew Tkachuk was named the All-Star Game MVP, showcasing an outstanding performance with four goals and three assists in the Atlantic's two wins. Additionally, Brady Tkachuk contributed with one goal and four assists, and Dylan Larkin recorded five goals and one assist for the winning team.
NHL All-Star Winner List
The NHL All-Star Game's illustrious history is adorned with thrilling matchups, and each edition brings forth a unique blend of talent, skill, and competition. In the inaugural game in 1947, the All-Stars triumphed over the Maple Leafs with a score of 4-3. Over the years, iconic moments unfolded in various host cities, from Toronto to Chicago, Detroit to Montreal. Throughout its rich history, the game has witnessed remarkable performances and achievements. The Montreal Canadiens, a perennial powerhouse, have secured the most victories, claiming the title on ten occasions, while other dynasties like the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs have left an indelible mark on the All-Star legacy.
Notable victories include the Canadiens securing a 3-0 win over the All-Stars in 1967 at the Montreal Forum, and the East claiming a 12-11 shootout victory over the West at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in 1978. The dynamic nature of the All-Star Game was exemplified in the historic Challenge Cup in 1979, where the NHL All-Stars faced the Soviet Union in a captivating series. The game continued to evolve, with MVP performances leaving lasting impressions, such as Wayne Gretzky's stellar showing in 1983.
| Game (Year) | Result | Host team | Host arena | Host city | Game MVP, Team |
| 1st (1947) | All–Stars 4 – Maple Leafs 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Maple Leaf Gardens | Toronto, Ontario | N/A |
| 2nd (1948) | All–Stars 3 – Maple Leafs 1 | Chicago Black Hawks | Chicago Stadium | Chicago, Illinois | N/A |
| 3rd (1949) | All–Stars 3 – Maple Leafs 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs (2) | Maple Leaf Gardens (2) | Toronto, Ontario (2) | N/A |
| 4th (1950) | Red Wings 7 – All–Stars 1 | Detroit Red Wings | Olympia Stadium | Detroit, Michigan | N/A |
| 5th (1951) | Team #1 2 – Team #2 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs (3) | Maple Leaf Gardens (3) | Toronto, Ontario (3) | N/A |
| 6th (1952) | Team #1 1 – Team #2 1 | Detroit Red Wings (2) | Olympia Stadium (2) | Detroit, Michigan (2) | N/A |
| 7th (1953) | All–Stars 3 – Canadiens 1 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Montreal, Quebec | N/A |
| 8th (1954) | All–Stars 2 – Red Wings 2 | Detroit Red Wings (3) | Olympia Stadium (3) | Detroit, Michigan (3) | N/A |
| 9th (1955) | Red Wings 3 – All–Stars 1 | Detroit Red Wings (4) | Olympia Stadium (4) | Detroit, Michigan (4) | N/A |
| 10th (1956) | All–Stars 1 – Canadiens 1 | Montreal Canadiens (2) | Montreal Forum (2) | Montreal, Quebec (2) | N/A |
| 11th (1957) | All Stars 5 – Canadiens 3 | Montreal Canadiens (3) | Montreal Forum (3) | Montreal, Quebec (3) | N/A |
| 12th (1958) | Canadiens 6 – All–Stars 3 | Montreal Canadiens (4) | Montreal Forum (4) | Montreal, Quebec (4) | N/A |
| 13th (1959) | Canadiens 6 – All–Stars 1 | Montreal Canadiens (5) | Montreal Forum (5) | Montreal, Quebec (5) | N/A |
| 14th (1960) | All–Stars 2 – Canadiens 1 | Montreal Canadiens (6) | Montreal Forum (6) | Montreal, Quebec (6) | N/A |
| 15th (1961) | All–Stars 3 – Black Hawks 1 | Chicago Black Hawks (2) | Chicago Stadium (2) | Chicago, Illinois (2) | N/A |
| 16th (1962) | Maple Leafs 4 – All–Stars 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs (4) | Maple Leaf Gardens (4) | Toronto, Ontario (4) | Eddie Shack, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 17th (1963) | All–Stars 3 – Maple Leafs 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs (5) | Maple Leaf Gardens (5) | Toronto, Ontario (5) | Frank Mahovlich, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 18th (1964) | All–Stars 3 – Maple Leafs 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs (6) | Maple Leaf Gardens (6) | Toronto, Ontario (6) | Jean Beliveau, Montreal Canadiens |
| 19th (1965) | All–Stars 5 – Canadiens 2 | Montreal Canadiens (7) | Montreal Forum (7) | Montreal, Quebec (7) | Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings |
| (1966) | No game was held in calendar 1966 as the event was shifted from the 1966 to the 1967 portion of 1966–67 season. | ||||
| 20th (1967) | Canadiens 3 – All–Stars 0 | Montreal Canadiens (8) | Montreal Forum (8) | Montreal, Quebec (8) | Henri Richard, Montreal Canadiens |
| 21st (1968) | Maple Leafs 4 – All–Stars 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs (7) | Maple Leaf Gardens (7) | Toronto, Ontario (7) | Bruce Gamble, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 22nd (1969) | East 3 – West 3 | Montreal Canadiens (9) | Montreal Forum (9) | Montreal, Quebec (9) | Frank Mahovlich, Detroit Red Wings |
| 23rd (1970) | East 4 – West 1 | St. Louis Blues | St. Louis Arena | St. Louis, Missouri | Bobby Hull, Chicago Black Hawks |
| 24th (1971) | West 2 – East 1 | Boston Bruins | Boston Garden | Boston, Massachusetts | Bobby Hull, Chicago Black Hawks |
| 25th (1972) | East 3 – West 2 | Minnesota North Stars | Met Center | Bloomington, Minnesota | Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins |
| 26th (1973) | East 5 – West 4 | New York Rangers | Madison Square Garden | New York City, New York | Greg Polis, Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 27th (1974) | West 6 – East 4 | Chicago Black Hawks (3) | Chicago Stadium (3) | Chicago, Illinois (3) | Garry Unger, St. Louis Blues |
| 28th (1975) | Wales 7 – Campbell 1 | Montreal Canadiens (10) | Montreal Forum (10) | Montreal, Quebec (10) | Syl Apps Jr., Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 29th (1976) | Wales 7 – Campbell 5 | Philadelphia Flyers | The Spectrum | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Peter Mahovlich, Montreal Canadiens |
| 30th (1977) | Wales 4 – Campbell 3 | Vancouver Canucks | Pacific Coliseum | Vancouver, British Columbia | Rick Martin, Buffalo Sabres |
| 31st (1978) | Wales 3 – Campbell 2 (OT) | Buffalo Sabres | Buffalo Memorial Auditorium | Buffalo, New York | Billy Smith, New York Islanders |
| Challenge Cup (1979) | NHL All-Stars 4 – Soviet Union 2 Soviet Union 5 – NHL All-Stars 4 Soviet Union 6 – NHL All-Stars 0 Soviet Union wins series 2–1 | New York Rangers (2) | Madison Square Garden (2) | New York, New York (2) | Not awarded |
| 32nd (1980) | Wales 6 – Campbell 3 | Detroit Red Wings (5) | Joe Louis Arena | Detroit, Michigan (5) | Reggie Leach, Philadelphia Flyers |
| 33rd (1981) | Campbell 4 – Wales 1 | Los Angeles Kings | The Forum | Inglewood, California | Mike Liut, St. Louis Blues |
| 34th (1982) | Wales 4 – Campbell 2 | Washington Capitals | Capital Centre | Landover, Maryland | Mike Bossy, New York Islanders |
| 35th (1983) | Campbell 9 – Wales 3 | New York Islanders | Nassau Coliseum | Uniondale, New York | Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers |
| 36th (1984) | Wales 7 – Campbell 6 | New Jersey Devils | Brendan Byrne Arena | East Rutherford, New Jersey | Don Maloney, New York Rangers |
| 37th (1985) | Wales 6 – Campbell 4 | Calgary Flames | Olympic Saddledome | Calgary, Alberta | Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 38th (1986) | Wales 4 – Campbell 3 (OT) | Hartford Whalers | Hartford Civic Center | Hartford, Connecticut | Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers |
| Rendez-vous '87 (1987) | NHL All-Stars 4 – Soviet Union 3 Soviet Union 5 – NHL All-Stars 3 Soviet Union wins 8–7 on aggregate | Quebec Nordiques | Le Colisée | Quebec City, Quebec | Not awarded |
| 39th (1988) | Wales 6 – Campbell 5 (OT) | St. Louis Blues (2) | St. Louis Arena (2) | St. Louis, Missouri (2) | Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 40th (1989) | Campbell 9 – Wales 5 | Edmonton Oilers | Northlands Coliseum | Edmonton, Alberta | Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings |
| 41st (1990) | Wales 12 – Campbell 7 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Pittsburgh Civic Arena | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 42nd (1991) | Campbell 11 – Wales 5 | Chicago Blackhawks (4) | Chicago Stadium (4) | Chicago, Illinois (4) | Vincent Damphousse, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 43rd (1992) | Campbell 10 – Wales 6 | Philadelphia Flyers (2) | The Spectrum (2) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2) | Brett Hull, St. Louis Blues |
| 44th (1993) | Wales 16 – Campbell 6 | Montreal Canadiens (11) | Montreal Forum (11) | Montreal, Quebec (11) | Mike Gartner, New York Rangers |
| 1994 | East 9 – West 8 | New York Rangers (3) | Madison Square Garden (3) | New York, New York (3) | Mike Richter, New York Rangers |
| (1995) | Game canceled due to the 1994–95 NHL lockout. Game was originally set to play at the San Jose Arena in San Jose, California. | ||||
| 1996 | East 5 – West 4 | Boston Bruins (2) | FleetCenter | Boston, Massachusetts (2) | Ray Bourque, Boston Bruins |
| 1997 | East 11 – West 7 | San Jose Sharks | San Jose Arena | San Jose, California | Mark Recchi, Montreal Canadiens |
| 1998 | North America 8 – World 7 | Vancouver Canucks (2) | General Motors Place | Vancouver, British Columbia (2) | Teemu Selanne, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim |
| 1999 | North America 8 – World 6 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Ice Palace | Tampa, Florida | Wayne Gretzky, New York Rangers |
| 2000 | World 9 – North America 4 | Toronto Maple Leafs (8) | Air Canada Centre | Toronto, Ontario (8) | Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers |
| 2001 | North America 14 – World 12 | Colorado Avalanche | Pepsi Center | Denver, Colorado | Bill Guerin, Boston Bruins |
| 2002 | World 8 – North America 5 | Los Angeles Kings (2) | Staples Center | Los Angeles, California | Eric Daze, Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2003 | West 6 – East 5 (SO) | Florida Panthers | Office Depot Center | Sunrise, Florida | Dany Heatley, Atlanta Thrashers |
| 2004 | East 6 – West 4 | Minnesota Wild | Xcel Energy Center | Saint Paul, Minnesota | Joe Sakic, Colorado Avalanche |
| (2005) | Game canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. Game was originally set to play at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. | ||||
| (2006) | No game was held due to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Game was originally set to play at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona. | ||||
| 2007 | West 12 – East 9 | Dallas Stars | American Airlines Center | Dallas, Texas | Daniel Briere, Buffalo Sabres |
| 2008 | East 8 – West 7 | Atlanta Thrashers | Philips Arena | Atlanta, Georgia | Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes |
| 2009 | East 12 – West 11 (SO) | Montreal Canadiens (12) | Bell Centre | Montreal, Quebec (12) | Alexei Kovalev, Montreal Canadiens |
| (2010) | No game was held due to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. | ||||
| 2011 | Team Lidstrom 11 – Team Staal 10 | Carolina Hurricanes | RBC Center | Raleigh, North Carolina | Patrick Sharp, Chicago Blackhawks |
| 2012 | Team Chara 12 – Team Alfredsson 9 | Ottawa Senators | Scotiabank Place | Ottawa, Ontario | Marian Gaborik, New York Rangers |
| (2013) | Game canceled due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout. Game was originally set to play at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.[42] | ||||
| (2014) | No game was held due to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. | ||||
| 2015 | Team Toews 17 – Team Foligno 12 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Nationwide Arena | Columbus, Ohio | Ryan Johansen, Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 2016 | Atlantic 4 – Metropolitan 3 Pacific 9 – Central 6 Pacific 1 – Atlantic 0 | Nashville Predators | Bridgestone Arena | Nashville, Tennessee | John Scott[b] |
| 2017 | Pacific 10 – Central 3 Metropolitan 10 – Atlantic 6 Metropolitan 4 – Pacific 3 | Los Angeles Kings (3) | Staples Center (2) | Los Angeles, California (2) | Wayne Simmonds, Philadelphia Flyers |
| 2018 | Pacific 5 – Central 2 Atlantic 7 – Metropolitan 4 Pacific 5 – Atlantic 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning (2) | Amalie Arena (2) | Tampa, Florida (2) | Brock Boeser, Vancouver Canucks |
| 2019 | Central 10 – Pacific 4 Metropolitan 7 – Atlantic 4 Metropolitan 10 – Central 5 | San Jose Sharks (2) | SAP Center (2) | San Jose, California (2) | Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 2020 | Atlantic 9 – Metropolitan 5 Pacific 10 – Central 5 Pacific 5 – Atlantic 4 | St. Louis Blues (3) | Enterprise Center | St. Louis, Missouri (3) | David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins |
| (2021) | Game canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Game was originally set to play at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. | ||||
| 2022 | Metropolitan 6 - Pacific 4 Central 8 - Atlantic 5 Metropolitan 5 - Central 3 | Vegas Golden Knights | T-Mobile Arena | Paradise, Nevada | Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers |
| 2023 | Central 6 - Pacific 4 Atlantic 10 - Metropolitan 6 Atlantic 7 - Central 5 | Florida Panthers (2) | FLA Live Arena (2) | Sunrise, Florida (2) | Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers |
| 2024 | TBD | Toronto Maple Leafs (9) | Scotiabank Arena (2) | Toronto, Ontario (9) | TBD |
NHL All Star Winner List FAQ
A. The Atlantic Division emerged victorious with a 7-5 win over the Central.
A. The Montreal Canadiens boast the most victories, securing the title 10 times in the illustrious history of the NHL All-Star Game.
A. The Atlantic Division emerged triumphant with a 7-5 victory over the Central Division in the three-on-three tournament.
A. Matthew Tkachuk earned the MVP honors in the 2023 All-Star Game, delivering an exceptional performance with four goals and three assists.
A. Memorable games include the Canadiens' 3-0 win in 1967, the East-West shootout in 1978, and the historic 1979 Challenge Cup against the Soviet Union. Wayne Gretzky's outstanding 1983 performance is also a standout in All-Star history.
