NHL All-Star Game 2012: The 20 Greatest Goals in All-Star Game History

Since the NHL All-Star game is always full of great star power, there is no shortage of exciting goal scoring, and this often leads to some spectacular, highlight-reel goals.

Players try skill moves and shots they normally wouldn't in a regular season or playoff game, but since the All-Star game is just an exhibition, the creativity of the goals scored is taken to a new level.

Let's look at the 20 best All-Star Game goals.

Note: Some goals were hard to find by themselves, so some are in one video. There is a note in each slide where this is the case.

Owen Nolan Calls His Shot

Owen Nolan had a fabulous NHL career with teams such as the Quebec Nordiques and San Jose Sharks, and in the 1997 All-Star Game, he pointed at Dominik Hasek and finished off the goal.

Mario Lemieux Wins ASG MVP

Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux won the 1988 All-Star Game MVP with a hat trick, which he completed in overtime.

Jonathan Toews Spins and Beats Lundqvist

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews spins, shoots and scores on New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist at last year's All-Star Game in Carolina.

Vincent Damphousse Scores Four Goals in 1991

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Vincent Damphousse scored four times in the 1991 All-Star Game, and was the only representative from Toronto that season.

Corey Perry to Rick Nash

Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry feeds Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash with a great pass, and the big man shoots past goaltender Tim Thomas for the goal.

Rick Nash Dazzles at 2007 ASG

Rick Nash of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores his second goal of the 2007 All-Star Game with a nice move in front of goal (fast forward video to the 3:05 mark).

Ray Bourque Stars in Front of Hometown Crowd

Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque scored and took home MVP honors at the 1996 NHL All-Star Game in Boston.

Teemu Selanne 2007

Anaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne displays his amazing shot accuracy with this goal from the 2007 All-Star Game.

Dino Ciccarelli in 1983

Dino Ciccarelli scores a beautiful receives a beautiful backhand pass and finishes the scoring chance into the wide open net.

(Fast forward video to the 1:15 mark)

Sergei Zubov in 1998

Sergei Zubov of the Dallas Stars dangles his way in front of the goal and scores a fantastic goal during the 1998 All-Star game.

(fast forward to 1:30 mark)

Dany Heatley's Got the Moves

Dany Heatley is a true goal scorer, and he displayed his offensive talents at the 2003 All-Star Game with a great move and a snipe for the goal.

(fast forward to 1:41 mark)

Mario Lemieux Scores 4 Goals in 1990

Mario Lemieux scored four goals in front of his hometown Pittsburgh Penguins fans in 1990 during an All-Star Game performance for the ages.

Bobby Hull in 1966

Bobby Hull takes the puck to the net all by himself and scores a wonderful goal at the 1966 All-Star game.

Wayne Gretzky Dominates 1983 AsG

Wayne Gretzky dominated the 1983 All-Star Game with four goals in just under 13 minutes, dominating his fellow peers, many of which are in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Ovechkin Wins the 2009 ASG

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin ended the 2009 All-Star Game in Montreal with a magnificent shootout goal.

Kovalev Impresses in Montreal

Alexei Kovalev sores a wonderful goal at the 2009 All-Star Game in Montreal.

Kopitar Scores a Beauty in 2011

Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar scores a brilliant goal on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward at the 2011 All-Star Game in Carolina.

Islanders Duo Wins 1986 All-Star Game

New York Islanders teammates Mike Bossy and Bryan Trottier connect on the winning goal of the 1986 All-Star Game. Trottier finished the scoring chance off a nice Bossy pass.

Letang Snipes One at 2011 ASG

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang snipes one for Team Staal at the 2011 All-Star Game in Carolina.

Malkin Goes Between the Legs

Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin goes between the legs and scores for a highlight-reel goal at the 2009 All-Star Game in Montreal.