William Ronald ( Bill ) Durnan ( born January 22 , 1916 in Toronto , Ontario - October 31 , 1972 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) . William Ronald Durnan ( January 22 , 1916 in Toronto , Ontario â `` October 31 , 1972 ) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .