Marc-Andre Fleury Shines in Emotional Final Game in Montreal

The 40-year-old goaltender recorded a shutout as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Canadiens 4-0, receiving a heartfelt sendoff from fans and players alike.

Marc-Andre Fleury, playing his final game in his home province of Quebec, secured his 76th career shutout in a 4-0 victory for the Minnesota Wild over the Montreal Canadiens.
Fleury, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and Vezina Trophy winner, was celebrated with a standing ovation and chants from Canadiens fans at the Bell Centre despite being on the opposing team.
The Canadiens players and coaching staff honored Fleury post-game by shaking his hand on the ice, a rare gesture acknowledging his storied career and connection to Quebec.
Fleury’s teammates rallied to ensure the victory, with Marco Rossi and Frederick Gaudreau contributing a goal and an assist each, and the Wild extending their winning streak to three games.
The 40-year-old, who has announced this is his final NHL season, reflected on the emotional night, expressing gratitude for the respect shown by fans, teammates, and opponents.