Lemieux played 1,449 regular-season and playoff games with six different teams from 1983-2009. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where he was when he died.
John Scott, the enforcer and noted fan favorite, scored twice for the Pacific Division on Sunday during the team's first minigame in the 3-on-3 NHL All-Star tournament.
The league will allow John Scott to be an All-Star captain despite being traded from West to East and being demoted to the AHL.
Montreal acquired bruiser John Scott in a multiplayer deal with Arizona. What does that mean for his All-Star Game status? The NHL said it will look into what to do.
Originally injured Oct. 29, the Canadiens said G Carey Price will miss at least six weeks due to a lower-body injury.
The Chicago Blackhawks will raise their championship banner on the opening night of the 2015-16 NHL season and then take to the ice against the Rangers.
