Ken Dryden, Hall of Fame goalie who led Canadiens to six Stanley Cups, dies aged 78

• Backstopped Montreal to six Stanley Cups in 1970s

• Canadian PM Mark Carney pays tribute to legend

• Dryden was also author, Leafs president and MP

Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78.

The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden's family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden's appointed by the family contacted the organization, adding he died peacefully Friday at his home.