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Montreal Canadiens Legend Ken Dryden Dies at 78

9/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, died at 78 after a cancer battle.
The Canadiens recognized his significant contributions as an athlete and individual.
Dryden secured six Stanley Cups and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1971.
He won the Vezina Trophy five times and retired in 1979 after eight seasons.
Dryden also served as a politician and authored several books, earning the Order of Canada in 2012.
He is survived by his wife Lynda and two children, who request privacy.

History

Historical Context

Ken Dryden, who passed away in 2022, was a pivotal figure in Canadian hockey, winning six Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens and earning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1971. His legacy, highlighted by the 1972 Summit Series that elevated hockey's status in Canada, also includes the Order of Canada awarded in 2012, reflecting his influence beyond the rink.

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Story summary

Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, died at 78 after a cancer battle.
The Canadiens recognized his significant contributions as an athlete and individual.
Dryden secured six Stanley Cups and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1971.
He won the Vezina Trophy five times and retired in 1979 after eight seasons.
Dryden also served as a politician and authored several books, earning the Order of Canada in 2012.
He is survived by his wife Lynda and two children, who request privacy.

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