"PITTSBURGH -- Marc-Andre Fleury is ending his NHL career back where it began. The veteran goaltender, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins on Friday and is going to suit up for the club during Pittsburgh's exhibition game against Columbus on Sept. 27. The 40-year-old Fleury was taken No. 1 overall by the Penguins in the 2003 NHL draft."
"Fleury, known universally as "Flower," was incredibly popular with both teammates and fans alike. He ranks second all-time in NHL history in victories (575) and won the Vezina Trophy in 2021 while playing for Vegas. Yet he is most well-known for his long tenure in Pittsburgh. Fleury holds nearly every major goaltending record in Penguins history, including games played (691), wins (375) and shutouts (44)."
Marc-Andre Fleury retired last spring after a 21-year NHL career and signed a professional tryout contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins to appear in the Sept. 27 exhibition against Columbus. The 40-year-old was the No. 1 overall pick by Pittsburgh in the 2003 NHL draft and spent his first 13 seasons with the team, helping teammates win three Stanley Cups. Fleury left Pittsburgh after being selected by Vegas in the expansion draft following the 2017 championship run. Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas praised Fleury and offered the opportunity as a full-circle celebration. Fleury ranks second all-time with 575 victories and won the 2021 Vezina Trophy. He holds Penguins records in games played (691), wins (375) and shutouts (44).
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