The 5 Best Marc-Andre Fleury Moments With the Vegas Golden Knights

Marc-Andre Fleury is an interesting player. He's had legendary tenures with two different teams: the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights. On one hand, the goaltender was an underrated asset on a Penguins team that won three Stanley Cups. On the other, he won the Vezina trophy and made an All-Star appearance with the Golden Knights.

Monday will mark what might be his final appearance at T-Mobile Arena, where the 39-year-old helped build the hockey atmosphere in Vegas. If he does play, the Vegas Golden Knights crowd should give him a rousing ovation for his tenure. After all, Flower did create a legacy in Sin City.

To honor Marc-Andre Fleury's legendary tenure in Las Vegas, let's highlight the five best moments during his time here. We'll look at the goaltender's achievements and moments that made Golden Knight fans go crazy. It's time to give the man *puts on sunglasses*... his flowers.

1. Marc-Andre Fleury's Vezina Season

Fun fact: Marc-Andre Fleury has only won one Vezina trophy during his career. He nabbed the trophy in 2020-2021, earning an All-Star appearance in the same season. The team he played for? The Vegas Golden Knights.

Granted, it was a shortened season due to COVID-19. However, Fleury was a focal point for the Vegas Golden Knights's success. With a GAA of 1.98, a save percentage of .928, and six shutouts, the goaltender blossomed for Vegas and took them to the semifinals. Now that's how you bloom!

2. Marc-Andre Fleury Shuts Out the Philadelphia Flyers

An underrated aspect of Fleury's game is his ability to make acrobatic stops. He goes all-out in his game, denying any chance he gets. It's like he does hockey kung fu against his opponents. Nothing gets past his swift movements and unstoppable glove.

Take October 13, 2018, as a perfect example. The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 1-0, on 26 saves from Fleury. That set the tone for the rest of the season, where Vegas would return to the playoffs again.

3. Marc-Andre Fleury Stops Nic Petan

You're Nic Petan, a regular hockey player looking for an opportunity on a team. Your team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, is down by a score of 3-2 in the third period. You have a golden opportunity to tie the game and Marc-Andre Fleury is in front of you. What happens? He makes a ridiculous save that preserves the lead. After that save, you return to your normal life, never to be seen again.

4. Marc-Andre Fleury's First Run With the Vegas Golden Knights

When Fleury was selected in the Expansion Draft by the Vegas Golden Knights, it was a head-scratching move for many. How could a solid goaltender go to an expansion team in the desert? The guy who stopped Alex Ovechkin so many times is going to Las Vegas?

Well, it's safe to say it worked out. A GAA of 2.24 and a save percentage of .927 helped propel the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in their first season. A major part of that run had this play included...