Matthews, Laine make history as top picks in All-Star Game

Rookie sensations Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine each earned their first career All-Star selection on Tuesday - with rare distinction.

It's only the third time in NHL history that two rookies drafted No. 1 and No. 2 overall have been selected to play in the All-Star Game in the season immediately following, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

The only previous duos were Mario Lemieux and Kirk Muller in 1984-85, and Gil Perreault and Dale Tallon in 1970-71.

Here's a look at Matthews' and Laine's production so far:

All-Star weekend kicks off Jan. 28 with the Skills Competition in Los Angeles.