Marc-Andre Fleury can’t help but smile about his career in goal, even if he’d rather skip the fuss
Associated PressST. PAUL, Minn. — The two decades Marc-Andre Fleury has spent in the NHL have passed as quickly for him as the airborne pucks that speed toward him in the net each time he takes the ice. “I think loving the game is something that kept me going through all the years.” Over 691 games with Pittsburgh, 192 with Vegas, 45 with Chicago and 72 and counting with Minnesota, Fleury has grown his reputation as one of the most personable and reliable goalies to ever put on the pads since the Penguins made him the first pick in the 2003 draft out of Quebec. It’s truly an honor to be able to play in front of him and be a teammate of his.” Fleury has 550 wins in 1,000 games, trailing Patrick Roy for second place behind career leader Martin Brodeur. “He’s still the same guy.” With his easy smile and fondness for locker room pranks, Fleury’s fun-loving disposition belies the intensity of his competitiveness on the ice. It’s still always a learning thing, trying to stay calm and composed.” Fleury was the subject of rare controversy when he broke NHL policy and wore a custom-made mask designed for Native American Heritage night before the game on Nov. 24.
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