Claude Lemieux honored ahead of Eastern Conference Final Game 5 one day after shocking death
Claude Lemieux was honored by the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens ahead of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final following his tragic death. The tribute included a moment of silence and a display of his image on the big screen, as players from both teams paid their respects. Lemieux, a former NHL player known for his competitive spirit, passed away at the age of 60 by suicide.
- ▪Claude Lemieux was honored before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Hurricanes and Canadiens.
- ▪He tragically passed away at the age of 60 by suicide at his family business in Florida.
- ▪Lemieux was a fierce competitor and won four Stanley Cups during his career.
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NHL Claude Lemieux honored ahead of Eastern Conference Final Game 5 one day after shocking death By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published May 29, 2026, 11:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Hurricanes and Canadiens took a moment to pay respects to the late Claude Lemieux ahead of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. Shortly before the Hurricanes clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Final with a 6-1 win over Montreal on Friday, the big screen at the Lenovo Center displayed a picture of Lemieux as players from both teams stood at center ice. Lemieux spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Canadiens.
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