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