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Marc-André Fleury with 552 wins in the NHL.
He is now the goalie with the second most victories in NHL history.
Marc-André Fleury has had an impressive January, first playing his 1000th game, a feat achieved by only three other goaltenders in NHL history. On Monday night, the Minnesota Wild defeated the New York Islanders 5-0, marking NHL win number 552 for Fleury and placing him as the second-winningest goaltender in history. The record still belongs to Martin Brodeur, who holds the title with 691 NHL victories, making him the winningest goaltender.
At the same time, it was an important victory for the Minnesota Wild as it ended a streak of 4 consecutive losses. Despite not having the season they had hoped for, this win must provide a boost in confidence.
At 39 years old, Marc-Andre Fleury has a significant NHL career behind him, and even though the years are catching up, he still plays a meaningful role for the Minnesota Wild.
Marc-Andre Fleury all-time NHL stats:
◉ 1007 games
◉ 552 wins
◉ 324 losses
◉ 92 overtime losses
◉ 2516 goals against
◉ 28.696 saves
Marc-Andre Fleury this season for Minnesota Wild:
◉ 22 games
◉ 19 games started
◉ 62 goals against
◉ 608 saves
As mentioned, the Minnesota Wild have not had the season they had hoped for. Currently, they are at 18-20-5, placing them 7th in the Central Division. Their next challenge will be a trip to face the Tampa Bay Lightning, where they will aim to continue their winning streak.