It shouldn't surprise Vegas Golden Knights fans. But Marc-Andre Fleury made the NHL's Quarter-Century Team. NHL fans voted in the former "Golden Misfit" goaltender as one of the league's top netminders in the past 25 years.
There's good reason behind that, too. Fleury has been one of the best goalies in the league, posting a GAA of 2.60 and a save percentage of .912. On top of that, he had 76 shutouts. Add in a Vezina Trophy for good measure and his latest accolade shouldn't come as a shock.
His list of accolades on various leaderboards is tremendous. Here's where he stands all-time on various leaderboards.
Marc-Andre Fleury's Stat | Number | All-Time Rank |
|---|---|---|
Saves | 27,188 | 3rd |
Goalie Point Shares | 182.9 | 4th |
Shutouts | 76 | 10th |
Point Shares | 182.9 | 13th |
Wins | 575 | 2nd |
That's quite an impressive list of accomplishments over the years! In fact, he's been equally as impressive with the Golden Knights. During his four years in Las Vegas, he posted a GAA of 2.41, a save percentage of .917, and 23 shutouts. On top of that, he holds countless franchise records.
It's been mentioned numerous times how a goaltender like Fleury impacts an expansion team. He provided a steady presence in the net and set the standard for what a Golden Knights netminder should be. But his latest accolade provides he's one-of-one.
This year has been one for the ages for Marc-Andre Fleury
After an illustrious 21-year career, 2024-25 was the last season for Marc-Andre Fleury in the NHL. He hung up his skates (at least in Gary Bettman's league) and played his last game in... T-Mobile Arena.
It's something of a Hollywood script, where you send off the protagonist with the team that gave him a chance. Lo and behold, he stuck around for more than one period before Brett Howden buried the game-winning goal.
Sure, he's having fun with Sidney Crosby and Team Canada, playing for his home country. But Fleury wouldn't have it any other way. He's earned the right to do as he pleases, especially after setting the tone for the Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Getting voted onto the NHL's Quarter-Century Team is just the cherry on top. It's part of a long list of achievements throughout his illustrious career, ranging from his three Stanley Cups to his 2020-21 Vezina Trophy. Being loved and revered by the fans? Now that's the bonus to end all bonuses.