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Marc-Andre Fleury cries during tribute video from Penguins, throws stick after 5-4 loss

By Ian Oland

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February 7, 2018 2:00 am

Two days after Nate Schmidt’s homecoming game in Washington, three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh for the first time since being selected in the expansion draft by the Vegas Golden Knights.

He got a huge reception.

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During the first TV timeout, the Penguins played a two-minute video montage celebrating MAF’s career in Pittsburgh. Tears rolled down the goaltender’s face. The goaltender received a minute-long standing ovation from the crowd, delaying the re-start of the game.

During warmups, fans, in an incredible sight, plastered the glass with homemade signs.

Photo: @Penguins

MAF also caught up Matt Murray at center ice.

Earlier in the day, Fleury received his third Stanley Cup ring from owner Mario Lemieux.

“I didn’t know what to expect,” Fleury said. “In warmup I had goosebumps. Before the game, people had signs and kind words. It’s a night I won’t forget. Except maybe the score.”

Fleury would give up five goals on 38 shots in the 5-4 loss to the Penguins. Fleury threw his stick in disgust after the game.

Fleury was still named the third star of the game.