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

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From a goaltender taking a puck in the throat to a forward flying face-first into the opposing team's bench, there were plenty of memorable moments from a busy day of NHL hockey.

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

Montreal Canadiens forward Lars Eller dumps Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson into the Canadiens bench in the third period of Montreal's 1-0 victory at the Bell Centre.

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie defenseman Petter Granberg nearly loses his helmet as he absorbs a thunderous hit from Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan White during an historic 1-0 loss by the Maple Leafs.

The New York Rangers medical staff attends to goaltender Henrik Lundqvist after the netminder takes a puck to the throat during a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson looks to his left in search of the puck after Dallas Stars forward Jason Spezza puts it over him in the second period of a 5-2 Stars' win.

Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter attempts to control the puck while lying on the ice in the first period of a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins.

All photos courtesy Reuters/Action Images unless otherwise indicated.

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