Don Marshall, a former NHL player who achieved five consecutive Stanley Cup victories with the Montreal Canadiens during his 19-year career, has passed away at the age of 92.
Marshall was part of the group of 12 players who played on all five championship teams of the Canadiens from 1956 to 1960 and was the last surviving member of that legendary roster following the death of Jean-Guy Talbot in February.
In a statement released Thursday, the Canadiens expressed their heartfelt condolences to Donnie’s family, friends, and loved ones, stating, “Our thoughts are with them during this challenging time. He will always be remembered as one of the great champions in our organization’s history.”
Marshall began his NHL career in the 1951-52 season, spending his first decade with the Canadiens. A seven-time All-Star, he then played for the New York Rangers for seven seasons, where he earned All-NHL second-team honors in 1966-67, before finishing his career with brief stints at the Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Recognized for his skills as a center and forward, particularly in penalty killing, Marshall retired in 1972 after accumulating 589 points (265 goals, 324 assists) in 1,176 regular-season games, along with 23 points (eight goals, 15 assists) in 94 playoff games.
The Canadiens’ streak of five consecutive Stanley Cup championships remains an NHL record.
