Marc-André Fleury joins Penguins on tryout contract, set for preseason game

Renowned NHL goaltender Marc-André Fleury has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins and is ready to participate in sessions of the team’s September 27 preseason match against the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena.

Practice and Farewell

Fleury will train with the Penguins on September 26 before taking the ice for the preseason game. After the match, he is anticipated to officially reveal his retirement, ending his illustrious profession in the city where he spent the first 13 seasons of his NHL tenure.

Career Highlights

In April 2024, Fleury announced that the 2024-25 season would be his final year in career hockey. In that season, he played in 26 regular-season matches and one playoff game with the Minnesota Wild, getting farewells from NHL teams and players in the league.


A three-time Stanley Cup champion with Pittsburgh (2009, 2016, 2017), Fleury also suits up for the Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks. Across 1,051 regular-season, he achieved 575 wins, second all-time behind Martin Brodeur and 76 shutouts, tied for eighth-most in NHL history.

Selected initial overall in the 2003 NHL Draft, Fleury was a four-time All-Star and the achievement of the 2020-21 Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender, alongside the William M. Jennings Trophy for being the fewest goals in a season. Internationally, he championed gold with Canada at the 2010 Olympics and two silver medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship.

Penguins’ Statement

“The entire Penguins organization is honoured to welcome Marc-Andre Fleury back to the ice in Pittsburgh,” cited Penguins GM Kyle Dubas. “This past year everyone witnessed how beloved and respected Marc is in the game of hockey, but the adoration goes beyond his accolades and career. Marc means so much to our team, our fans and the City of Pittsburgh because of the person he is and the example he set. The Penguins feel he and his family are most-deserving of this opportunity to celebrate this full-circle moment back where it all started in front of the black and gold faithful.”

Legacy

Affectionately known as "Flower," Fleury has nearly every goaltending record in Penguins history, that includes matches played (691), wins (375), and shutouts (44). He also spotted his initial Vezina Trophy while with the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2020-21 season.

While there is no indication that Fleury intends to change his retirement plan, this preseason appearance enables him to end his career in front of the fans and city where it all started.

FAQs:

Q1. When will Marc-André Fleury have his final game?
He will participate in parts of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason match on September 27, 2025, against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Q2. When will Fleury practice with the Penguins?
Fleury will train with the team on September 26, 2025.