10 photos you need to see from Saturday's NHL action

Several Canadian cities paid tribute to fallen soldiers and fans shared the sentiment on an emotional night around the NHL.

Here are 10 photos you need to see from Saturday's action:

The Senators and New Jersey Devils gathered at center ice and observed a moment of silence for the soldiers killed in Quebec and Ottawa this week.

Fans in Ottawa were given glow sticks to use during the pregame ceremony, and they illuminated Scotiabank Place before puck drop.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs joined the Senators and Montreal Canadiens in a simultaneous ceremony honoring the fallen soldiers.

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Some Senators fans paid tribute to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was killed while guarding the National War Memorial on Wednesday, by writing his surname on the back of their jerseys.

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After the ceremonies concluded, there was hockey to be played.

Canadiens forwards Tomas Plekanec and Max Pacioretty were thrilled about converting a 2-on-0 breakaway for a short-handed goal against the New York Rangers.

Canadiens goaltender Carey Price tossed a signed puck into the Bell Centre crowd after stopping 34-of-35 shots in a 3-1 win.

Senators goaltender Robin Lehner fell to the ice in dismay after allowing one of three goals in a 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen was all smiles after notching a hat trick in a 7-5 win over the Dallas Stars.

(Some photos courtesy Getty Images and Reuters)