Overview
- Fleury entered in the third period against the Blue Jackets, turned aside eight shots, then participated in a postgame shootout.
- Rickard Rakell scored twice while Sidney Crosby and Ville Koivunen added goals in the Penguins’ victory.
- Sergei Murashov handled the first two periods in net, drawing praise for his performance before Fleury’s cameo.
- The sold-out crowd chanted “One more year” and “Thank you Fleury” as he took a ceremonial lap, was named first star, and thanked fans.
- Hundreds packed Friday’s practice and game-day ticket demand was high; Fleury remains retired, with the PTO arranged for this farewell appearance.