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Hockey Legend Ken Dryden, 78, Dies After Cancer Battle

9/10/2025

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Ken Dryden, the renowned NHL goaltender, passed away at 78 from cancer in Toronto on September 6, 2025.
He led the Montreal Canadiens to six Stanley Cup championships in the 1970s and earned five Vezina trophies.
Known for his intellect, Dryden also had careers as an author, lawyer, and politician.
Teammates and hockey legends, including Martin Brodeur and Carey Price, paid tribute to his transformative influence.
The Montreal community honored him with moments of silence, reflecting on his lasting legacy as a beloved Canadian icon.

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Ken Dryden, the renowned NHL goaltender, passed away at 78 from cancer in Toronto on September 6, 2025.
He led the Montreal Canadiens to six Stanley Cup championships in the 1970s and earned five Vezina trophies.
Known for his intellect, Dryden also had careers as an author, lawyer, and politician.
Teammates and hockey legends, including Martin Brodeur and Carey Price, paid tribute to his transformative influence.
The Montreal community honored him with moments of silence, reflecting on his lasting legacy as a beloved Canadian icon.