Elmer James Lach ( , January 22 , 1918 -- April 4 , 2015 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 14 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .
Elmer James Lach ( January 22 , 1918 -- April 4 , 2015 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey center . He played 14 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League .