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Marc-Andre Fleury Honored for Career Milestones in Emotional Wild Victory

The Minnesota Wild celebrated Fleury's achievements with a win against the Penguins, amid an emotional tribute from his children and a controversial game moment.

  • Marc-Andre Fleury was honored by the Minnesota Wild for his 1,000 career games and 552 wins, making him the second-winningest goaltender in NHL history.
  • Fleury's emotional night included a surprise tribute from his children, who replaced his name with “the best dad ever” in the lineup card and shared heartfelt messages.
  • The Wild secured a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Fleury delivering key saves in the final moments to preserve the win.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins expressed frustration over a failed replay challenge regarding the game-winning goal, claiming the puck had left the ice.
  • The win brought the Wild within three points of the final wild-card spot, as Fleury contemplates his future with the team amid playoff aspirations.
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