Your guide to the 2017 NHL All-Star weekend

Dec 19, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) plays the puck from behind his own net against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Kings 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) plays the puck from behind his own net against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Kings 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) makes a save off a shot by Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) in the second period of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) makes a save off a shot by Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) in the second period of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

This best and most talented hockey players will descend upon the city of Los Angeles this weekend for the 2017 Honda NHL All-Star game and 3-day festival.

With the LA Kings celebrating their 50th anniversary in the League, the City of Angels was an easy choice for hosting duties. This is the third time Los Angeles has been given the honor.

The mid-season showcase begins Thursday evening with the kickoff of the NHL Fan Fair and concludes Sunday with the All-Star Game at the Staples Center.

Here is a quick look at the full schedule of events.