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Images from Jean Béliveau’s funeral in Montreal

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Pallbearers and former teammates from left, Dickie Moore, Jean-Guy Talbot, Phil Goyette, Yvan Cournoyer, Guy Lafleur and Serge Savard carry the casket of former Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau into his funeral service at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec.10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

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Jean Béliveau’s funeral is being held today in snowy Montreal. Below are some images:

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A mobile screen displays a tribute to former NHL player Jean Beliveau outside the Montreal Cathedral before his funeral in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

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Outside Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, where the funeral is being held (AP Photo/The Canadian Press).

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Fans wait outside Montreal Cathedral before the funeral for former Montreal Canadiens NHL hockey captain Jean Beliveau in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec.10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

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Fans wait outside the cathedral (AP Photo/The Canadian Press).

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Montreal Canadiens players Max Pacioretty, left, and Lars Eller arrive for the funeral service for Jean Beliveau, Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

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Canadiens players Max Pacioretty, left, and Lars Eller arrive for the service (AP Photo/The Canadian Press).

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Pallbearers and former teammates from left, Dickie Moore, Jean-Guy Talbot, Phil Goyette, Yvan Cournoyer, Guy Lafleur and Serge Savard carry the casket of former Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau into his funeral service at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec.10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

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Pallbearers and former teammates from left, Dickie Moore, Jean-Guy Talbot, Phil Goyette, Yvan Cournoyer, Guy Lafleur and Serge Savard carry Béliveau’s casket (AP Photo/The Canadian Press).

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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, talks with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman before the funeral for former Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec.10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, left, talks with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, with former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, right, in the background (AP Photo/The Canadian Press).

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Former Montreal Canadiens teammate Yvan Cournoyer speaks at the funeral for former Montreal Canadiens captain Jean Beliveau at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal, Wednesday, Dec.10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)

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Former teammate Yvan Cournoyer speaks (AP Photo/The Canadian Press).

The Canadiens honored Béliveau last night prior to their game against Vancouver with a memorable video tribute:

Béliveau died last Tuesday at the age of 83.