Ken Dryden’s The Game distills a dynasty into a cerebral playbook, marrying elite on-ice conquest with a thoughtful, present-tense narration. It shows how leadership, cohesion, and timing carried the Canadiens to six Cups in the 1970s, while Dryden’s intellect reframed what it means to be a hockey player. For fantasy-minded readers, it offers timeless lessons on durability, role clarity, and the boss-level impact of a goalie who elevates the entire group.