Overview

• Fans packed the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex on Friday after the team warned of limited seating with first-come entry and security screening.
• Fleury practiced alongside Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang, flashing trademark saves and lighthearted pranks in a celebratory skate.
• He is slated for a brief appearance in Saturday’s preseason game against the Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena, with puck drop at 7 p.m.
• General manager Kyle Dubas described the return as a full-circle moment for Fleury and his family to celebrate with Penguins supporters.
• The 40-year-old retired last season and holds Penguins records in games, wins and shutouts after a 13-year run in Pittsburgh and three Stanley Cup titles.