Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur dead at 70

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Legendary Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur, who led the Montreal Canadiens to five Stanley Cup championships, including four consecutive titles, died on Friday after a three-year battle with cancer, the team announced. He was 70.

Lafleur, famous for the Canadiens total domination of the 1970s, died in a palliative care center in Montreal, according to NHL.com. "The Flower," as he was nicknamed, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019 after tumors were discovered during an emergency heart surgery. 

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He underwent a second surgery to remove the tumors months later but in October 2020, the cancer had returned.

Guy Lafleur #10 of the Montreal Canadiens waits on face off action against the Boston Bruins at the Boston Garden.   (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Guy Lafleur. All members of the Canadiens organization are devastated by his passing," Geoff Molson, owner, President and CEO of the Montreal Canadiens, said in a statement. "Guy had an exceptional career and always remained humble, accessible and close to the Habs and hockey fans in Quebec, Canada and around the world. Throughout his career, he allowed us to experience great moments of collective pride."

"He was one of the greatest players in our organization while becoming an extraordinary ambassador for our organization and for hockey."

Guy Lafleur #10 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the New York Islanders during an NHL Hockey game circa 1984 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Lafleur playing career went from 1971-85 and 1988-91.  (Photo by Focus on