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Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60
Updated on: May 28, 2026 / 6:39 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion known for his intense and physical play, has passed away at 60.
- He won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986, the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and 2000, and the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.
- Lemieux also won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1995 with the Devils.
- His career included a notorious hit from behind on Kris Draper in 1996, which suspended him and fueled a rivalry.
- After retiring, Lemieux became a respected NHL agent.
- Tributes from former teammates and rivals acknowledged his competitive spirit and impact on the game.