TAMPA, Fla. — Even after 14 seasons in the NHL, a veteran like Steven Stamkos still can be surprised every once in a while.
Such was the case Tuesday afternoon, when the Lightning captain learned he had been voted in by fans for the All-Star Game, the seventh of his career and most in franchise history (surpassing Martin St. Louis’ six).
Stamkos, who turns 32 next month, emerged from the “Last Men In” campaign to make the Atlantic Division squad. Each team had one player nominated, with the top vote-getter in each of the four divisions being added to their respective All-Star teams.
