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Marc-Andre Fleury Makes One-Period Penguins Farewell in Preseason Return

A short PTO enabled the franchise icon to bid farewell on home ice at PPG Paints Arena.

Overview

  • Fleury entered to start the third period against the Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, receiving a standing ovation and making an early save.
  • He finished the night in net and took part in the postgame shootout, matching the team’s preannounced plan.
  • Rookie Sergei Murashov started the game for Pittsburgh before Fleury took over with the Penguins up 2-1.
  • Penguins players wore Fleury-themed shirts pregame as fans lined up early and held signs to celebrate his final appearance in black and gold.
  • The PTO appearance served as a live goodbye for the 2003 No. 1 pick and three-time Stanley Cup winner, who retired with 575 NHL victories, second all time.