Canadiens Hall of Famer Henri Richard Dies at Age 84; Won 11 Stanley Cups

Hockey Hall of Fame center Henri Richard, who won an NHL-record 11 Stanley Cup titles with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday at the age of 84.

The Canadiens, with whom Richard played his entire 20-year career from 1955 through 1975, announced the news.

"Henri Richard was one of the true giants of the game," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. "The entire National Hockey League family mourns the passing of this incomparable winner, leader, gentleman and ambassador for our sport and the Montreal Canadiens."

Richard recorded 1,046 points (358 goals and 688 assists) in 1,258 regular-season games. He added 129 points (49 goals and 80 assists) in 180 playoff appearances for the Habs.

His list of accolades includes nine All-Star Game selections and the 1974 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the NHL's annual award for the player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication" to the sport.

The Montreal native was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1979 and was named one of the 100 greatest players in NHL history as part of the league's centennial celebrations in 2017.

Richard was the younger brother of fellow Canadiens legend Maurice "Rocket" Richard.

The brothers helped lead the Habs to five straight championships from 1956 through 1960.