What’s the best way to cap off a legendary NHL career? For Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, it might just be sharing the ice with his biggest fans. On April 9, at the Xcel Energy Center, Fleury laced up for what could be his final home game start, but he didn’t do it alone. With a career spanning 21 seasons, three Stanley Cups, and a Hall of Fame trajectory, could there be a more perfect send-off for the beloved “Flower”?
Fleury, now 40, has been a cornerstone of the NHL since his debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003. After stints with the Las Vegas Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks, he landed with the Wild in 2022, bringing his infectious grin and competitive fire to Minnesota. This season, his 21st, marks his swan song—he’s already announced his retirement plans. With 571 wins (second all-time) and over 1,000 games played, his stats speak volumes, but it’s moments like these that define him.
Marc-Andre Fleury’s kids skated onto the ice and joined their dad for likely the final home game start of his NHL career pic.twitter.com/euqzOCqkGi
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 10, 2025
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