Penguins Sign Retired Goalie Fleury for Preseason Game

Marc-Andre Fleury, a legendary NHL goaltender and three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has signed a professional tryout contract to return for one preseason game with the Penguins on September 27. This special homecoming event allows Fleury to suit up one last time in Pittsburgh, the city where he was drafted first overall in 2003 and set numerous franchise records. Although Fleury retired earlier in 2025 after a 21-season career spanning Pittsburgh, Vegas, Chicago, and Minnesota, this tryout is not a comeback but a ceremonial farewell. Penguins President and GM Kyle Dubas praised Fleury not only for his on-ice achievements but also for his character and impact on the team and fans. Fleury’s return has been hinted at by the Penguins through social media, building anticipation among fans eager to celebrate his legacy. The event is a rare and heartfelt gesture, honoring one of the most accomplished goaltenders in NHL history before he fully transitions from active play.