The league-leading Lightning’s top performers will be on display when Tampa, Fla., hosts NHL All-Star Weekend later this month. Top scorer Nikita Kucherov, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and defenseman Victor Hedman will join captain Steven Stamkos for the skills competition and 3-on-3 tournament Jan. 27 and 28 on the Lightning’s home ice. Kucherov has the most points in the league and Vasilevskiy the most victories in leading the Lightning to an NHL-best 65 points so far this season. With four players, the Lightning have the most representation for the showcase event.

The Blackhawks acquired F Anthony Duclair from the Coyotes in a four-player trade. The teams announced the deal Wednesday night that sends F Richard Panik and minor-league F Laurent Dauphin to the Coyotes. The Blackhawks also get D Adam Clendening. ... Senators F Bobby Ryan has been sidelined by another hand injury, and there’s no timeline for his return. This is Ryan’s third hand injury in 12 months. AP