Best #NationalDogDay photos from NHL players

Kevin Connauton and his dog, Goose. (via Twitter)

Wednesday is #NationalDogDay, and the NHL is celebrating.

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And, seeing as it’s the, um, dog days of the NHL off-season (sorry), we thought we’d gather some of our favourite photos of NHLers and their beloved four-legged friends.

Happy #NationalDogDay, NHL!

Here’s Ryan Johansen and his (totally unimpressed) dog.

It’s #NationalDogDay times two in Columbus.

Glamour shot.

Cam Atkinson and his dog, Easton.

Hi, Goose!

Nail Yakupov and his puppy love.
Edmonton Oilers on Twitter

Just a couple of blondes.

Andrew Cogliano’s got his hands full.

Frederik’s turn!

So. Many. Capitals. Canines.

Washington Capitals on Twitter

Jacob Trouba and his new addition.

A photo posted by Jacob Trouba (@jacobtrouba) on

David Backes and his adorable entourage.

Ken Daneyko’s duo.

This aptly-named Pegula pup.

(Emerson Etem’s pup might want a re-do on this pic.)
Emerson Etem on Twitter

#NYRuff

Here’s an awesome throwback photo of Don Cherry and his beloved Blue.

Kooper knows how to support his squad.

#Underbite

Best buds.

Bailey’s just happy to be here.
Detroit Red Wings on Twitter

Don’t forget the mascots!
NHL on Twitter

Every day is #NationalDogDay with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Desert dogs.
Arizona Coyotes on Twitter

This. Face.

A photo posted by bohorvat (@bohorvat) on

And. This. Face.

Pocket-sized pups.

It’s love.

Fenway!
Boston Bruins on Twitter

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