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.

Tonight, the Canadiens were at the Bell Centre. For the occasion, they hosted the Minnesota Wild. Kaiden Guhle was obviously absent, so Jayden Struble took his place in the lineup. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard took the place of Michael Pezzetta,

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

The Canadiens show respect to Marc-Andre Fleury in his likely final game in Montreal after the Wild goalie registered a shutout.

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.

MONTREAL -- Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves for his 76th NHL shutout, and the Minnesota Wild won their third straight game, 4-0 against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Thursday.

It was a storybook ending for Marc-Andre Fleury's last game at the Bell Centre.The native of Sorel, Quebec - about an hour outside of Montreal - stopped all 19 shots he faced in the Minnesota Wild's 4-0 victory on the road against the Canadiens on Thursday.

The last time Fleury was in Montreal he received a standing ovation after the Wild's 5-2 win in October of 2023. He was the first star of the game. On Thursday, Fluery said he would have over 100 family members and friends at the Bell Centre. Not only that but there were many Fleury fans in attendance cheering him on.

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,

All eyes will be on Marc-André Fleury tonight at the Bell Centre. The goaltender will play his final game of his career in Montreal, and it is likely to be a special moment for everyone. It’s certain that Canadiens fans will give him a wonderful welcome!

Fleury turned aside all 19 shots faced in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Canadiens.