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.