Veteran Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury Signs Tryout with Penguins for Final Season

Marc-Andre Fleury, one of the most beloved NHL goaltenders, officially retired after the 2024-25 season, concluding a 22-year career highlighted by three Stanley Cup wins with the Pittsburgh Penguins. At age 40, Fleury earned his 575th career win, ranking him second all-time in NHL victories. Despite retiring, he signed a professional tryout contract to play in a single preseason game for the Penguins on September 27, 2025, symbolically returning to the team where he began and achieved most of his success. Penguins GM Kyle Dubas emphasized that this gesture was a celebration of Fleury's legacy and a full-circle moment for both the player and the franchise. Though this appearance is not a full comeback, it allows Fleury to say goodbye on his own terms in front of Pittsburgh fans and teammates like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Fleury’s warmth and leadership have left a lasting impact on the Penguins organization and the broader hockey community.