Marc-Andre Fleury dominated the crease in a Penguins jersey, wearing his iconic yellow pads one last time Saturday. Although one chant of the night from fans was “one more year.” “I’m crying my eyes out,” said Alex Folino from Jefferson Hills.“It’s a little bit emotional for me tonight,” added Sean Leeper from Washington.“I feel like I’m going to cry,” said Anne Small from Indiana County. “That was like one of the best experiences of my life.”The night was full of emotions for Fleury and the fans who have loved him for more than 20 years.“Always weird coming to play here, and this time it just felt normal, and it felt right and it was fun. Also – just so many memories and the national anthem and standing there, you know, like we did so many times,” Fleury said postgame.“I’ve seen him over the years, even followed him when he was with the other teams,” said Peter Folino. “But always true to my heart that he would one day come back, and hopefully the Penguins did the right thing by bringing him back to let him retire as a Penguin.”The stats speak for themselves: three Stanley Cups, 575 career wins, and the Penguins’ all-time leader among goaltenders. Many fans credit Fleury with their love of the game — and of the goaltending position.“Fleury’s last year with the (Minnesota) Wild we saw him at the (New Jersey) Devils, we saw him at the (New York) Rangers and saw him at the (New York) Islanders,” said Vincent Rugnetta, who drove with his son from Colts Neck, New Jersey. “Just being in the NHL, I really want to be,” said his son and Fleury superfan, John. Fans also pointed to Fleury’s sense of humor and knack for pranks. He lived up to that reputation before the game, decking out teammates’ cars with No. 29 and flower decals.On his way into the arena, Fleury took time to sign autographs and meet fans. Some said they drove hours to Pittsburgh and waited hours outside the arena just to see him one last time.

PITTSBURGH —

Marc-Andre Fleury dominated the crease in a Penguins jersey, wearing his iconic yellow pads one last time Saturday.

Although one chant of the night from fans was “one more year.”

“I’m crying my eyes out,” said Alex Folino from Jefferson Hills.

“It’s a little bit emotional for me tonight,” added Sean Leeper from Washington.

“I feel like I’m going to cry,” said Anne Small from Indiana County. “That was like one of the best experiences of my life.”

The night was full of emotions for Fleury and the fans who have loved him for more than 20 years.

“Always weird coming to play here, and this time it just felt normal, and it felt right and it was fun. Also – just so many memories and the national anthem and standing there, you know, like we did so many times,” Fleury said postgame.

“I’ve seen him over the years, even followed him when he was with the other teams,” said Peter Folino. “But always true to my heart that he would one day come back, and hopefully the Penguins did the right thing by bringing him back to let him retire as a Penguin.”

The stats speak for themselves: three Stanley Cups, 575 career wins, and the Penguins’ all-time leader among goaltenders. Many fans credit Fleury with their love of the game — and of the goaltending position.

“Fleury’s last year with the (Minnesota) Wild we saw him at the (New Jersey) Devils, we saw him at the (New York) Rangers and saw him at the (New York) Islanders,” said Vincent Rugnetta, who drove with his son from Colts Neck, New Jersey.

“Just being in the NHL, I really want to be,” said his son and Fleury superfan, John.

Fans also pointed to Fleury’s sense of humor and knack for pranks. He lived up to that reputation before the game, decking out teammates’ cars with No. 29 and flower decals.

On his way into the arena, Fleury took time to sign autographs and meet fans. Some said they drove hours to Pittsburgh and waited hours outside the arena just to see him one last time.