Field Level Media
29 May 2026, 00:10 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images)
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion who skated a fine line between being a clutch scorer and agitator, has died. He was 60.
The NHL Alumni Association announced the news Thursday but did not disclose a cause or date of death.
Lemieux played 21 seasons in the NHL and was awarded the 1994-95 Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP. He won two Stanley Cup titles with the New Jersey Devils (1994-95, 1999-2000) and one each with the Colorado Avalanche (1995-96) and Montreal Canadiens (1985-86).
Lemieux recorded 158 points (80 goals, 78 assists) and 529 penalty minutes in 234 playoff games. He had a team-leading 10 goals and four game-winning goals in aiding the Canadiens to their 23rd Stanley Cup title in 1985-86.
'Today is a dark day for the Canadiens family and the entire hockey community. I wish to express my most sincere and deepest condolences to Claude's family and loved ones,' said Geoff Molson, owner and CEO of Groupe CH.
'A fierce competitor who rose to the occasion in big moments, Claude was a relentless, courageous, and tenacious player who led the team to the highest honors. He embodied the very essence of being a Montreal Canadiens player. Today we mourn the untimely passing of one of our champions. Our thoughts are with his family on this difficult day.'
The physical side also was on display with Lemieux, who infamously checked Detroit Red Wings forward Kris Draper into the boards during the 1996 Western Conference finals. The result of the check broke Draper's jaw, nose and cheekbone, setting off fireworks between the teams while earning Lemieux a suspension for the first two games of the Avalanche's Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.
Lemieux had 786 points (379 goals, 407 assists) and 1,777 penalty minutes in 1,215 regular-season contests with the Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche, then-Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks.
The Quebec native was selected by the Canadiens in the second round of the 1983 NHL Draft.On Monday, Lemieux greeted the Montreal crowd by carrying the torch into the Bell Centre prior to the start of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.
--Field Level Media
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