Fleury gets long ovation from Canadiens fans, pie to face from teammate

With family, friends in attendance, Wild goalie applauded for efforts at Bell Centre

MIN@MTL: Fleury gets ovation from Canadiens crowd

By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

Marc-Andre Fleury got two things he probably didn't see coming after playing at Bell Centre on Tuesday: a standing ovation and a pie to the face.

The Minnesota Wild goalie made 27 saves in what was his 545th career victory, placing him just six behind Patrick Roy for second on the career list.

Fans in attendance chose to recognize Fleury, who was announced as one of the game's three stars, with a lengthy standing ovation.

A native of Sorel, Quebec, about an hour outside of Montreal, Fleury had plenty of family and friends in attendance. The Wild shared a postgame photo as evidence.

After playing so well so close to where he grew up, Wild teammates Marcus Foligno decided Fleury needed the shaving cream pie to the face.

It's still early in the season, but that is a tough night to top.

Related Content

Wild score 3 on power play, 2 short-handed in win against Canadiens 

Short Shifts

NHL teams get in holiday spirit before Christmas break

Maple Leafs commentator Bowen shares special moment with son on broadcast

Goal of the season? Karlsson's amazing between-the-legs deflection is an eye-popper

Oettinger in holiday season spirit, gifts young fan stick at practice

Comrie plays catch with Blue Jays pitcher on ice

Flyers players honor Gaudreau brothers, wear high school jerseys to game

Blackhawks sport Winter Classic equipment during practice 

Short Shifts Power Rankings: December 20

Brady Tkachuk excited to ‘show off Ottawa’ in Season 2 of 'FACEOFF: Inside the NHL'

Andy Cohen talks Blues fandom, New Year's Eve with NHL on TNT crew

Stars welcome Make-A-Wish kid to practice, warmups

DeBrincat receives sweet birthday hug from son before Red Wings game

Lightning honor Vasilevskiy for 500th NHL game

Joseph brothers participate in 'awkward family photoshoot' trend

Matthews gets a little help from McCabe, Maple Leafs bench after losing skate blade

Red Wings celebrate Talbot’s 500th game milestone with pregame ceremony

Save of the Season? Ullmark uses his paddle to rob Karlsson of goal 

Flames forward Lomberg gets Stanley Cup ring from Panthers