Overview

• The Montreal Canadiens announced Saturday that Dryden died Friday of cancer at age 78.
• A cornerstone of Montreal’s 1970s dynasty, he won six Stanley Cups, five Vezina Trophies, the 1971 Conn Smythe and the 1971–72 Calder, finishing with a .922 save percentage.
• He shared Canada’s net in the 1972 Summit Series, won a must-win Game 6 in Moscow, and started Game 8 decided by Paul Henderson’s late goal.
• After retiring in 1979, he earned a law degree, authored influential books including The Game and The Series, led the Toronto Maple Leafs’ front office, and later served as a Liberal MP and federal minister.
• Canadiens owner Geoff Molson and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman led widespread tributes, while teammate Serge Savard said Dryden had kept a years-long cancer diagnosis private; he is survived by his wife, Lynda, and two children.