Retiring goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to suit up for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a preseason game

The veteran goaltender, who officially retired last spring following a 21-year career, signed a professional tryout contract with the Penguins on Friday and is going to suit up for the club during Pittsburgh’s exhibition game against Columbus Sept. 27.

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