Marc-Andre Fleury Receives Major Honor From NHL Following Legendary Career
The former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender, Marc-André Fleury, received a major honor from the NHL following his legendary career.
After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-André Fleury annouced his retirement from the NHL.
Flower established himself as one of the best goaltenders in the modern era, and just received an honor worthy of his accomplishments.
While his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame is a sure thing, the NHL found another way to highlight his contributions to the sport.
Indeed, the goalie was named on the NHL Quarter-Century team, among the 25 best players of the past 25 years.
The team members were selected through a two-stage process involving both league officials and a fan vote.
His impressive career speaks for itself.
It all started in 2003 when he was drafted first overall by the Penguins. 1,051 regular-season games later, he tallies a 575-339-97 record and 76 shutouts. Those 575 wins rank first among all NHL goalies since 2000.
He was just as impressive in the playoffs, winning 92 games and three Stanley Cups.
His name is also etched all over the record books: he had 15 20-win seasons, nine 30-win campaigns, and two 40-win years. However, he will be mostly remembered for his time in Pittsburgh, where he still holds many records.
The Sorel, Quebec native also won a Vezina Trophy, the William M. Jennings Trophy, and went to the NHL All-Star Game on four occasions.
There's no doubt he deserves a spot among the best players of his generation.
Fleury is representing Team Canada at the ongoing World Championship, in what could be the player's final laps as a professional hockey player.
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