What was Ken Dryden's legacy in the NHL?

Ken Dryden was a legendary NHL goaltender who won 6 Stanley Cup titles with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s. He was a Hall of Famer, 5-time Vezina Trophy winner, and 1-time Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP.

How did the Montreal Canadiens organization remember Ken Dryden?

The Canadiens described Dryden as an "exceptional athlete" and "exceptional man" who was "larger than life" and "deeply impacted our lives and communities across generations."

What other accomplishments did Ken Dryden have outside of the NHL?

Prior to his NHL career, Dryden played 3 seasons at Cornell University, leading the team to the 1967 NCAA championship. He was also a key member of Canada's 1972 Summit Series team that defeated the Soviet Union.

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Legendary NHL Goalie Ken Dryden, 6-Time Stanley Cup Champion, Dies at 78

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Hall of Fame goaltender who helped Montreal Canadiens win 6 Stanley Cups in 1970s
Died after a fight with cancer on September 3, 2025
Described as an "exceptional athlete" and "gentleman who deeply impacted our lives"

Legendary NHL Goalie Ken Dryden, 6-Time Stanley Cup Champion, Dies at 78

Ken Dryden, the iconic Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died at the age of 78 after a fight with cancer. The Canadiens announced Dryden's passing on September 3, 2025, stating that his family had requested privacy.

Dryden was widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history. During his eight-season career from 1970-71 to 1978-79, he backstopped the Canadiens to championships in seven of those years. He won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender five times, and the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Dryden was also a six-time NHL All-Star.

"Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man," said Canadiens owner Geoff Molson. "Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey's greatest dynasties but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities across generations."

Prior to his NHL career, Dryden played three seasons at Cornell University, leading the Big Red to the 1967 NCAA championship. He was also a key member of Canada's 1972 Summit Series team that defeated the Soviet Union.

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