Wild Defeat Penguins 5-3 in Fleury's Return

In what is likely his final game in Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night. The Wild, who had a rough start, rallied back to secure the victory with key contributions from Frederick Gaudreau and Kirill Kaprizov, the latter tying a franchise record with his sixth consecutive multipoint game. Fleury, who turns 40 next month and is in his 21st NHL season, received a heartfelt tribute from the Pittsburgh crowd, having spent his first 13 seasons with the franchise and winning three Stanley Cups. The loss extended Pittsburgh's losing streak to six games, with their rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist struggling to contain the Wild's offensive pressure. Fleury reflected on his emotional connection to Pittsburgh, stating, 'This is a second home for me,' before acknowledging the fans' support. The victory marked Minnesota's fifth win in their last six games, while the struggling Penguins continue to search for answers.