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Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau in hospital after suffering stroke

Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

MONTREAL, Que. — Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.

The NHL team said the 80-year-old Hall of Famer was admitted to hospital after having the stroke Monday evening.

The Canadiens says Beliveau “is currently undergoing active investigation and treatments.”

Beliveau played 20 NHL seasons from 1950 to 1971, all with the Habs.

He won 10 Stanley Cups.