After a standout performance in his IIHF World Championship debut Sunday, speculation around a possible NHL return gained traction when Fleury’s agent replied cryptically to insider Pierre LeBrun's post on X. During Canada’s 7-1 win over Latvia, Fleury made 16 saves on 17 shots and was named the player of the game.

Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net. He's eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he’s no longer at his best.

Marc-Andre Fleury's NHL career that spanned more than two decades where he set numerous records, has come to a close. Fleury, who spent the last three seasons and change with the Minnesota Wild, ends his career with the second most wins among goalies in the history of the National Hockey League.