Fri May 02 01:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Fleury Makes Playoff History, But Can’t Secure Win as Golden Knights Edge Wild in Overtime

**LAS VEGAS, NV** – Marc-Andre Fleury, making his 18th career playoff appearance—a new NHL record—stepped in for the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights after starting goalie Filip Gustavsson fell ill. Despite a warm welcome from the Vegas crowd, who chanted his name, Fleury and the Wild ultimately fell to the Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime. Brett Howden scored the game-winning goal just 4:05 into the extra period, giving Vegas a 3-2 series lead.

Gustavsson, who stopped 23 of 25 shots before his exit, was replaced after two periods due to an undisclosed illness. Fleury, a fan favorite in Vegas from the team’s inaugural season, faced seven shots in relief, saving six. While he expressed excitement at playing in front of the Vegas crowd, the emotional return wasn’t enough to secure a victory. Wild coach John Hynes confirmed Gustavsson’s illness developed during the game, while Fleury revealed he had been aware of his teammate’s condition prior to the start. The series now shifts back to Minnesota with the Golden Knights holding the advantage.

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