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With his appearance in Sunday’s game in Toronto, Mighty Duck right winger Teemu Selanne will have participated in seven consecutive NHL All-Star games since his rookie season in 1992-93. From Finland, he will play for the World All-Stars against teammate Paul Kariya and the North American All-Stars.

Most consecutive All-Star game appearances from the start of a career*:

18 Wayne Gretzky Edomonton/Kings/Rangers, 1980-99

7 Teemu Selanne Winnipeg/Ducks, 1993-00

7 Rick Martin Buffalo, 1972-78

5 Mike Bossy Islanders, 1978-83

5 Mario Lemieux Pittsburgh, 1985-90

5 Dennis Potvin Islanders, 1974-78

*since 1969, when the All-Star game became a battle of conferences; also, there were no All-Star games played in 1979, ’87 or ’95.

Source: Mighty Ducks 1999-2000 media guide