Penguins F James Neal Added to NHL All-Star Roster

Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal has been added to the NHL All-Star lineup as a replacement for Alex Ovechkin, according to a tweet from the Pittsburgh Penguins.

BREAKING NEWS: Your newest #NHLAllStar is...James Neal! bit.ly/wxFXr4 Neal will join #Pens Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in Ottawa

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Pittsburgh Penguins (@pghpenguins) January 25, 2012

Neal will join Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang as representation for the Penguins in Ottawa.

Neal has tallied 27 goals and 20 assists for 47 points this season for the Penguins. Last year, in 79 games between the Dallas Stars and the Penguins, he posted 21 goals and 18 assists for 39 points.