Born in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, about an hour north of Montreal, Fleury grew up a Canadiens fan before he became a three-time Stanley Cup champion, 2021 Vezina Trophy winner and second to only Martin Brodeur on the NHL career wins list.
The Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night. It was another big win for Minnesota, who are chasing down the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division. But the story of the night was Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury,
Fleury shut out the Canadiens in his final game in his home province of Quebec, earning a standing ovation lasting over two minutes.
The Canadiens sent Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury off in style with a classy gesture after their game on Thursday.
Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves for his first shutout of the season in likely his final game in Montreal, helping the Minnesota Wild beat the Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night.
The farewell tour for Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury hit one of its most emotional points as the team traveled to take on the Montreal Canadiens. F
Minnesota Wild veteran goal keeper Marc-Andre Fleury made his mark in the NHL history books after his shutout against the Canadiens.
Two Minnesota Wild skaters scored their first goals of the season and legendary goalie Marc-Andre Fleury pitched the 76th shutout of his career and got a big ovation in a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Marc-Andre Fleury, playing his final game in his home province, recorded his 76th career shutout as the visiting Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday.
While Marc-Andre Fleury never suited up for the Montreal Canadiens, he is from nearby Sorel, Que., and he was given a fond farewell by fans and players at the Bell Centre.
The Canadiens hosted the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, a game that would feature Sorel-native Marc-Andre Fleury starting at the Bell Centre for the final time of his career.