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NHLers celebrate #NationalDogDay

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In the dog days of the NHL offseason, a celebration of man's best friend is only fitting.

A slew of NHL and AHL players shared pictures and video of their canine companions as part of National Dog Day on Friday.

Showing some love to my fishin buddy cuz it's #NationalDogDay so how could I not?

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Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar shared a throwback shot of him, the Stanley Cup, and Gustl, his beloved golden retriever-poodle mix.

Gustl, a true master of social media, seemed to enjoy the day despite his owner's absence.

Related: 10 photos of Anze Kopitar with Gustl, his ultra-photogenic dog

We've reached the tail end of the summer, but hopefully this will make it easier for hockey fans to sit patiently until the dog owners' talents are unleashed again.

They may not all be fortunate enough to win the Stanley Cup, but all of these players have their own Stanley pups, as far as we're concerned.

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