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Ohgren, Shore score first goals, Fleury picks up 76th shutout in Wild win over Canadiens

Originally posted on Bring Me The News | Last updated Jan 30, 2025 9:38 PM ET

Two Minnesota Wild skaters scored their first goals of the season and legendary goalie Marc-Andre Fleury pitched the 76th shutout of his career and got a big ovation in a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Thursday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

Fleury, a Quebec native, got a big ovation from the crowd in Montreal after playing his last game at the Bell Centre. It was an impressive performance as Fleury stopped all 20 shots he faced on his way to his 76th career shutout, tying him for 10th most all time.

One big ovation to Marc-Andre Fleury from the Montreal crowd ❤️ pic.twitter.com/CsYGpGBsMU
— NHL (@NHL) January 31, 2025

After a scoreless first period, the Wild (31-17-4) got on the board just 3 minutes, 41 seconds into the second frame when Liam Ohgren scored his first goal of the season. Marco Rossi scored 2 minutes, 6 seconds later to make it a two-goal advantage.

Devin Shore scored his first goal of the season 5 minutes, 56 seconds into the third period, and the lead remained 3-0 until Freddie Gaudreau scored an empty-netter with 1 minute, 27 seconds remaining to close out the Wild's third straight victory.

The #mnwild secures a 4-0 win in Montreal as Marc-Andre Fleury saves all 20 shots faced to secure his 76th career shutout and 572nd career win.

Liam Ohgren, Marco Rossi, Devin Shore and Freddy Gaudreau scored for Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/M4vywEtKLp
— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) January 31, 2025