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NHL unveils first outdoor skills competition events for All-Star weekend

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 1/31/22

There was never a doubt the NHL would pull out all the stops with the All-Star game taking place in Las Vegas this year. They've officially taken things to the next level with the announcement that two events as part of the skills competition will take place outside.

On Friday 8 NHL players will travel by boat to a "rink" on the Bellagio Fountains and shoot pucks into surrounding targets. pic.twitter.com/Ba1oyJeZy2
— Las Vegas Locally (@LasVegasLocally) January 31, 2022

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reported Monday the Discover NHL Fountain Face-Off will actually take place among the fountains outside of the Bellagio Hotel. Players participating will reportedly be boated to the center of the fountain and shoot pucks into targets placed in the water.

Due to the hotel's prime location on the Strip, a portion of Las Vegas Boulevard will be shut down for the event.

There is also expected to be an event featuring oversized blackjack cards.

2 NHL All-Star skills challenge events to take place outside in Vegas. The ‘21 in ‘22’ event will take place on the Strip (players attempt to get Blackjack in least number of shots) & the Fountain Face Off will occur on the Fountains of Bellagio. #vegas #nhl #NHLAllStar @NHL pic.twitter.com/yqeIa3nu7r
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) January 31, 2022

The rest of the events in the skills competition -- such as the usual "Fastest Skater" and goalie-based "Save Streak" -- are slated to take place at T-Mobile Arena, home of the Vegas Golden Knights.

All events for the NHL All-Star skills competition will take place on Friday, with the All-Star Game scheduled to take place on Saturday.

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