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PHOTO: Flyers' Bellemare puts French flag on helmet

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare will play Saturday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes with a heavy heart.

The winger, who was born in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France, will wear the French flag on his helmet to pay tribute to the victims of Friday's attacks in Paris:

Bellemare sung along as the French anthem played prior to puck drop:

Bellemare singing along to La Marseillaise

Several NHL clubs have held tributes following the tragedy, including the Ottawa Senators, who played the French national anthem before their game against the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon.

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