MONTREAL - The Canadiens are saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph Gérard ''Gerry'' Roger Plamondon. Born January 5, 1924 in Sherbrooke, Plamondon passed away on January 26, 2019 in his hometown. He was 95.

Between 1945 and 1951, Plamondon played 74 games in the NHL, all in a Montreal Canadiens uniform, recording seven goals and 13 assists. He also was involved in 11 playoff games with the Canadiens, netting five goals and adding two helpers.

Plamondon's most memorable night as an NHLer came on March 24, 1949 when he recorded three goals in a 4-3 win over the Red Wings, at the Detroit Olympia. He completed his hat trick in overtime, providing his team with the win.

Plamondon was the last surviving member of the Canadiens' 1946 Stanley Cup champion team.

NOTE: as of January 26, 2019 (when Plamondon passed away at age 95), the Canadiens' oldest living player is Ivan Irwin (born March 13, 1927), followed by George Robertson (born May 11, 1927), Louis Denis (born June 7, 1928) and Paul Ronty (born June 12, 1928).