Donnie Marshall, last surviving member of the 1950s Canadiens dynasty, dies at 92

Donald (Donnie) Marshall, the last surviving member of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty that won five consecutive Stanley Cups between 1956 and 1960, has died. He was 92.

The NHL team announced Marshall’s death on Thursday, although the cause of death was not revealed.

Marshall made his NHL debut in 1951-52 and played one game with the Canadiens before permanently settling with the team during the 1954-55 season.

The Montreal-born forward played 585 games for the Canadiens from 1951 to 1963, tallying 114 goals and 140 assists.

The five-foot-five, 160-pound Marshall also played for the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabers and Toronto Maple Leafs.

He scored 265 goals and 324 assists in 1,176 regular season games before retiring after the 1971–72 season.

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

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