Guy Damien Lafleur, also known as (the Flower or Le Démon Blond), was a professional ice hockey player from Canada.
He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in six straight seasons, as well as 50 goals and 100 points in six straight seasons.
Before the game against the Bruins, the Canadiens honor legend Guy Lafleur with a ceremony.
To honor the legend, fans at the Bell Centre give a standing ovation that lasts more than ten minutes.
Guy Lafleur last played for the Montreal Canadiens 37 years ago, but his name was chanted before the team took the ice Sunday at the Bell Centre.
According to reports, he died in his home of natural causes, most likely due to old age.
Guy Lafleur lung cancer: What happened to hockey legend?
During his final years, Lafleur dealt with a number of health issues. He had quadruple bypass heart surgery in September 2019 and lung surgery two months later.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer for the second time in October 2020.
