Retiring goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made five crucial saves in the Wild's 3-2 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. The win secured the Wild's playoff spot, with Filip Gustavsson expected to start in the first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fleury, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play one more game of the sport he loves.
Fleury's emotional final appearance was made possible by late-game heroics from Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy, who scored the tying and winning goals in the closing seconds of regulation. The Wild's victory ensured a memorable conclusion to Fleury's illustrious career, which included stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, and Golden Knights.