In what could be his last game with Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves as the Minnesota Wild secured a 5-3 victory over the Penguins on Tuesday. Frederick Gaudreau scored two goals, while Kirill Kaprizov contributed a goal and two assists, matching the franchise's record for achieving multiple points in six consecutive games.
Mats Zuccarello and Jakub Lauko also found the net for Minnesota. Pittsburgh saw goals from Rickard Rakell and Valtteri Puustinen, with Sidney Crosby providing three assists.
Approaching his 40th birthday, Fleury had an illustrious 13-season stint with Pittsburgh during which he won three Stanley Cups. He was selected as the top overall pick by the Penguins in 2003 and Tuesday marked his 100th game with Minnesota.
Important Insights
For the Wild: Minnesota has emerged victorious in five of its last six matches. For the Penguins: Pittsburgh suffered its sixth consecutive loss, conceding at least four goals in each of the last seven matches.
Crucial Moment
After Pittsburgh initially took a 2-0 lead, the Wild rebounded with four unanswered goals.
Significant Statistic
In the history of the Penguins, Fleury holds several goaltending records, including those for wins, games played, shutouts, playoff victories, playoff appearances, and playoff shutouts.
Upcoming Matches
Next, the Wild are set to host Tampa Bay on Friday, while the Penguins will continue their home series against Anaheim on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild Game Stats
