We knew it was going to be an emotional night in Pittsburgh for the fans, the Penguins players and Marc-Andre Fleury.

For the first time in his career, Fleury was facing his former team in the place he called home for his entire career before this season and you knew there would be a video tribute at some point during the game.  

After the Penguins played the tribute for the crowd and Fleury, the three-time Stanley Cup champion waved to the crowd and started crying.

 

 

#MarcAndreFleury was brought to tears by the incredible ovation he got from #Penguins fans 😭

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It doesn't matter if you're a sports fan or you hate hockey with a passion, that right there will hit anyone right in the feels.

Fleury didn't just help the Penguins win three Stanley Cups.  He was the ultimate teammate and human being.  He meant so much to the city of Pittsburgh because of what he did off the ice and he'll always have a special place in the hearts of Penguins fans.
(H/T: Penguins)