Marc-Andre Fleury, the goaltender for the Minnesota Wild, played his 1,000th career NHL game, becoming the fourth goalie in NHL history to achieve this milestone. He received a solo lap treatment and a standing ovation from the crowd. Despite the celebration, the Wild lost 3-2 to the Jets, with Fleury ending his 1,000th game on the bench as they tried to come back. Fleury's passion and joy for the game were highlighted by teammates, coaches, and peers in a tribute to his achievement.
‘He’s still a kid’: Marc-Andre Fleury’s path to 1,000 games defined by passion, joy and an infectious smile ⤵️ https://t.co/ZLQz0XLCQM
“He loves the game more than anyone.” With Marc-Andre Fleury reaching 1,000-game milestone, our tribute with anecdotes from teammates, coaches and peers. Some favorite stories from Sidney Crosby, Martin Brodeur + more. With @RussoHockey #mnwild https://t.co/3a2hQwYvqZ
The injury-ravaged Minnesota Wild blew a third-period lead in Marc-Andre Fleury's 1,000th game. Fleury is only the fourth goalie in NHL history (Martin Brodeur, Patrick Roy and Roberto Luongo) to reach the 1,000-game mark ⤵️ https://t.co/Ix1XKhyHJl
The #mnWild's Marc-Andre Fleury reached 1,000 NHL games, but the goaltender is still just shy of another milestone after a 3-2 loss to the Jets. @sarah__mclellan's early report: https://t.co/WGK1SxyY7x
#mnwild blow a third-period lead and lose to the Jets for second straight day. Fleury ended his 1,000th game on the bench as they tried to come back.
Standing ovation for #mnwild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury at the TV timeout for playing in his 1,000th game this afternoon.
Marc-Andre Fleury waved to crowd after receiving standing ovation for 1,000th game. #mnwild https://t.co/WnuPAeMKpg
A solo lap for Marc-Andre Fleury ahead of his 1,000th career NHL game 👏 🌸 #mnwild https://t.co/PBDuav0Ppm
Marc-Andre Fleury given solo lap treatment for his 1,000th game. #mnwild https://t.co/PYYmuZPzEj
#mnwild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury with the solo lap ahead of his 1,000th NHL game https://t.co/uws1No2hLe
Marc-Andre Fleury with the solo act for warmups on his 1,000th game #mnwild https://t.co/hJmF4ehnKb
Marc-Andre Fleury is set to play his 1000th game today, placing him alongside Patrick Roy ( 1,029 ) Robert Luongo ( 1,044 ) and Martin Brodeur ( 1, 266 ) in goaltenders who have played 1,000+ games in their careers. https://t.co/xxw9goealw
Marc-Andre Fleury set to play his 1,000th career game and become just the fourth goaltender to reach the milestone. #MNWild