From rats on the ice to a controversial hit and a player taking a seat in the opposing team's bench, there were plenty of lasting images in the 12 NHL games played Saturday.
Here are 10 photos you need to see from another busy day and night around the league:
Long Island, New York isn't far from New Jersey, where Martin Brodeur occupied the Devils' crease for 21 seasons. These fans showed him some support as he picked up his first win as a member of the St. Louis Blues against the Islanders.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith was more than happy to see so many fans of his team ... at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw bodychecked Nashville Predators winger James Neal into the Chicago bench in the first period, igniting a scrum.
Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm's expression said it all after he scored the go-ahead goal that held up as the winner in a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.
Florida Panthers fans have been tossing rats on the ice after wins this season, harkening back to their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1996.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Stephane Robidas hit Vancouver Canucks center Shawn Matthias with a vicious elbow, and may get a call from the league about it.
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Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin scored a pair of goals against the Ottawa Senators, including this one in the first period, when he nearly crashed into goaltender Craig Anderson.
Penguins winger Nick Spaling (left) and defenseman Christian Ehrhoff (right) celebrate Ehrhoff's goal in the third period that gave Pittsburgh a 3-2 lead that they would not relinquish.
Dallas Stars star Tyler Seguin added to his NHL-leading goal total, tallying a pair against the Montreal Canadiens including one on this shot in the second period.
Boston Bruins pest Brad Marchand took on Arizona Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek. Marchand added two goals of his own.
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