Marc-Andre Fleury was the heart and soul of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ crease from 2003 to 2017, leaving an indelible mark on the franchise as one of its most beloved and successful players. Selected first overall in the 2003 NHL Draft, Fleury became the Penguins’ cornerstone in net, backstopping the team through a golden era of success.

Fleury played a crucial role in Pittsburgh’s three Stanley Cup championships in 2009, ‘16 and ‘17. In 2009, he delivered one of the most iconic moments in franchise history with a last-second, game-saving stop in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Detroit Red Wings. While he later transitioned into a tandem role during the team’s back-to-back championships in ‘16 and ‘17, his clutch performances, especially in the ‘17 playoffs, were instrumental in the Penguins’ success.

The French-Canadian netminder owns nearly every single major goaltending record in franchise history including regular-season games played (691), wins (375) and shutouts (44) as well as playoff games played (115), wins (62) and shutouts (10). He notched 30+ wins in eight different seasons, and hit the 40-win plateau twice. Despite this, Fleury’s biggest impact extended beyond the stat sheet, as he was a fan favorite and a respected leader in the locker room. His legacy in Pittsburgh remains unmatched, as one of the greatest and most beloved goaltenders in team history.