Montreal Canadiens mourn loss of 1993 Stanley Cup winner Lyle Odelein
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens announced the death of former defenseman Lyle Odelein, who passed away at 58 from a heart attack. Odelein was part of the Canadiens' last Stanley Cup-winning team in 1993, contributing one goal and five assists during the playoffs. His NHL career began with the Canadiens after being drafted in 1986, and he played for several teams throughout his career, including the New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he became the first captain in franchise history. Odelein faced serious health challenges in 2018 but remained a notable figure in the Canadiens' history.
- •Lyle Odelein died at 58 from a heart attack.
- •He was a member of the Canadiens' 1993 Stanley Cup-winning team.
- •Odelein scored one goal and five assists in the 1993 playoffs.
- •He played over 1,000 NHL games, finishing with 252 career points.
- •His health struggles included paralysis and multiple surgeries in 2018.
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Tragedy Strikes Canadiens With Passing of 1993 Stanley Cup Winner
"The extended family of the Montreal Canadiens has suffered a tragic loss with the news of the passing of former Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Lyle Odelein at just 58 years of age.As confirmed by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein passed away of a heart attack late on Friday evening. He was part of Montreal’s most recent Stanley […] The post Tragedy Strikes Canadiens With Passing of 1993 Stanley Cup Winner appeared first on HEAVY.
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