Don Marshall, five-time Stanley Cup champion with the Canadiens, dies at 92

Don Marshall, who won five straight Stanley Cups during his 19-year NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, has died. He was 92.

Marshall was one of twelve players to play on all five Canadiens championship teams from 1956 to 1960. After the death of Jean-Guy Talbot in February, he was the last living player of this dynasty.

“The Canadiens extend their deepest condolences to Donnie’s family, friends and loved ones,” the team said in a statement Thursday. “Our thoughts are with them… during this difficult time. He will always be remembered as one of the great champions in the history of the organization.”

Marshall debuted in the 1951-52 season and spent his first ten years with the Canadiens. A seven-time All-Star, he played the next seven seasons with the New York Rangers, where he was named to the All-NHL second team in 1966-67, before spending one year with the Buffalo Sabers and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Known for his penalty-killing skills as a midfielder and forward, Marshall retired in 1972 after recording 589 points (265 goals, 324 assists) in 1,176 regular-season games. He also scored 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) in 94 playoff games.

The Canadiens' five consecutive Stanley Cup titles remain an NHL record.