Pittsburgh Penguins: Stars of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Jun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins players pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins players pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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May 13, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the second period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the second period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Marc-Andre Fleury

If it wasn’t for Fleury, we simply wouldn’t be here.

Matt Murray, who was the presumed starter for the playoffs, unfortunately got injured before game one of round one against Columbus. As a result, Fleury had to come in cold in relief of Murray.

Well Fleury played great, backstopping us through the first two rounds. He may have not been the number one goalie in the second half of the playoffs with Matt Murray’s return, but his efforts should not go unnoticed.

In 15 games played, Fleury put up a 9-6 record with a 2.56 GAA and a .924 save percentage.