Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden, a six-time Stanley Cup winner with Canadiens' dynasty of the 1970s, died after a battle with cancer. He was 78.

Ken Dryden, the star goalie of the Canadiens' 1970s dynasty and one of hockey's most respected thought leaders, died Friday, the team announced. He was 78.

One of the great goaltenders in NHL history and the storied lore of the Montreal Canadiens Ken Dryden has died at 78.