The NHL has officially announced the 2025-26 First and Second All-Star Teams, honoring the league’s top performers from the regular season. Announced on June 12, 2026, this year’s selections feature a mix of familiar faces and rising stars, and with the announcement comes a fresh wave of officially licensed merchandise for fans looking to celebrate their favorite players.
NHL First All-Star Team
The First Team is headlined by Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning at right wing, joined by Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid at center — earning his sixth First Team selection, tying him with Jean Beliveau, Phil Esposito, and Stan Mikita for the second-most all-time at the position. Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (Norris Trophy winner) earned his second straight First Team nod alongside Colorado Avalanche blueliner Cale Makar. Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson earned his second career First Team selection, while Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy (Vezina winner) landed his third First Team goaltender honor.
NHL Second All-Star Team
The Second Team features exciting new names making their All-Star debuts, including Montreal Canadiens left wing Cole Caufield (51 goals this season), Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, and Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson. They are joined by veterans Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche, center) and David Pastrnak (Bruins, right wing), each earning their third Second Team selection.
Merchandise and Fan Gear
With the All-Star Teams announced, official NHL merchandise featuring these standout players is widely available. Fanatics and the NHL Shop have rolled out updated collections including player-specific jerseys for Kucherov, McDavid, MacKinnon, Caufield, and other All-Stars. Fans can find:
• Authentic and replica jerseys customized with All-Star players’ names and numbers
• Player t-shirts, hoodies, and hats featuring All-Star Team branding
• Commemorative pucks and collectibles highlighting the 2025-26 All-Star selections
• Signed memorabilia and limited-edition prints
Historic Context
McDavid’s six First Team selections at center are the most among active players, while Kucherov’s five at right wing also lead active skaters. Vasilevskiy tied Connor Hellebuyck for the most First Team nods among active goaltenders. On the Second Team side, Cole Caufield’s breakthrough 51-goal campaign earned him his first career All-Star recognition — a testament to his emergence as one of the league’s elite scorers.
As the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue through the Conference Finals, the All-Star Team announcement serves as a reminder of the incredible talent that defined the regular season. Whether you are cheering for the Hurricanes, Canadiens, Avalanche, or Golden Knights in the postseason, adding All-Star gear to your collection is a great way to celebrate the game’s best.
Head to the NHL Shop or Fanatics to browse the full collection of 2025-26 NHL All-Star Team merchandise and gear up for hockey’s brightest stars.