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Video: Canadiens’ Gallagher returns after taking puck to throat

Montreal Canadiens v Florida Panthers

SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 29: Brendan Gallagher #11 of the Montreal Canadiens stretches at the bench prior to the game against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on March 29, 2014 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brendan Gallagher

Joel Auerbach

Hockey players tend to fight through grueling injuries all season long, but with the playoffs in motion, it’s time for them to really shake off some scary stuff.

Ignoring players shaking off injuries heading into Game 1, Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher might be the first truly impressive tough guy, as he didn’t miss much time after taking a puck to the throat:

Ouch.

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