The 2012 NHL All-Star Game will take place Sunday in Ottawa, pitting teams chosen by captains Zdeno Chara and Daniel Alfredsson against one another in the 59th edition of the league's all-star showcase.

Three Pittsburgh Penguins will participate in the contest: Evgeni Malkin will suit up for Team Chara, while James Neal and Kris Letang will play for Team Alfredsson.

Here is all you need to know about today's game:

Game time/date: 4:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 29, 2012

Location: Scotiabank Place, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

TV Schedule: NBC Sports Network (formerly Versus). Mike "Doc" Emrick and Eddie Olczyk will be in the booth, with Pierre McGuire positioned "inside-the-glass" and Jeremy Roenick conducting player interviews.

Rosters: Full Team Chara and Team Alfredsson Rosters

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