Lynda Dryden, wife of the late Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden, has long been recognized as a steady partner and support system behind one of Canada’s greatest sports icons. Her husband Ken Dryden passed away on 5 September 2025 at the age of 78 due to cancer.
Lynda married Ken Dryden around 1970, supporting him throughout his illustrious hockey career and beyond. Together, they built a family in Toronto, raising two children, Sarah and Michael, and are grandparents to four grandchildren. She was a constant presence at Ken’s major career milestones, including his Montreal Canadiens jersey retirement ceremony in 2007.
Ken Dryden was known as one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history, played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1970 to 1979, winning six Stanley Cups in just eight seasons. He made an immediate impact by capturing the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP during his rookie playoff run in 1971 and the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year the following season.
Known for his calm, cerebral style and remarkable composure under pressure, Dryden also earned five Vezina Trophies as the NHL’s top goaltender. He was a key figure in the Canadiens’ dynasty of the 1970s, and his No. 29 jersey was retired in 2007 as a tribute to his legendary career.
After retiring in 1979, Dryden transitioned to a multifaceted career as a lawyer, author, broadcaster, teacher, and politician. He served as President of the Toronto Maple Leafs (1997–2003) and later as Canada’s Minister of Social Development while sitting in Parliament from 2004 to 2011.
Dryden was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983 and was named one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players in 2017, leaving a lasting legacy of excellence both on and off the ice.
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