Born in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, about an hour north of Montreal, Fleury grew up a Canadiens fan before he became a three-time Stanley Cup champion, 2021 Vezina Trophy winner and second to only Martin Brodeur on the NHL career wins list.

Fleury’s third and final shutout in Montreal saw fans at the Bell Centre pay homage to his legacy. He got a hero’s send-off in La Belle Province.

Marc-André Fleury is making his final appearance at the Bell Centre in his career. The goaltender, who will retire at the end of the season, asked the Wild to play tonight’s game. It’s understandable that for him,

Marc Denis was emotional watching this scene unfold at the Bell Centre, even though he expected it to happen this way. 'It's the turning of the page,' he said. He called Marc-Andre Fleury the last of a great generation of Quebec goalies, and then said to ...

Two Minnesota Wild skaters scored their first goals of the season and legendary goalie Marc-Andre Fleury pitched the 76th shutout of his career and got a big ovation in a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

Marc-Andre Fleury had another fantastic night in the city of Montreal. In his final start at the Bell Centre in the Province of Quebec, Fleury recorded his 76th shutout Thursday night with a 4-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens.

Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves for his first shutout of the season in likely his final game in Montreal, helping the Minnesota Wild beat the Canadiens 4-0 on Thursday night.

Fleury, who grew up an hour outside town, made 20 saves and waited out a lengthy standing ovation late in the game.

Fleury, who grew up in Quebec, likely played his final career game in Montreal, as he plans to retire after this season. Even after getting shut out, the Canadiens and their fans didn't miss making the most of a special night for the future Hall of Fame goaltender.

André Fleury night at the Bell Centre. On what was likely his final career start in his home province, all eyes were on him. He deserved it, of course. And the fans showed him all their respect, even though he never wore the Habs’ colors.

The Canadiens hosted the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, a game that would feature Sorel-native Marc-Andre Fleury starting at the Bell Centre for the final time of his career.