Marc-Andre Fleury to be away from Wild until Tuesday

Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury shall be away from the staff for the following two days for a private matter, in accordance with Michael Russo of The Athletic. 

Russo’s recreation recap following Minnesota’s 6-5 extra time loss in Buffalo Saturday evening strikes a somber tone, saying Fleury has been “coping with a tough scenario away from the ice” that can result in him flying dwelling to Montreal Sunday morning earlier than rejoining the Wild in New York Metropolis on Tuesday. 

It is unclear what Fleury is coping with off the ice, however Russo intimated that the 38-year-old’s “look in his eyes” on a Dec. 31 cellphone name earlier than the Wild performed the Blues “made clear the information was not good.”

Fleury made dazzling saves within the Wild’s extra time loss to the Sabres, however he was arduous on himself afterward, calling the purpose that tied the sport 5-5 with 2:24 left in regulation a “silly purpose” that he ought to’ve blocked. 

“Hear, he made, what, 12 saves earlier than that that have been completely phenomenal that he should not have made,” head coach Dean Evason stated of Fleury. “One bought by means of him. No matter. He is such a aggressive man. He’ll be mad at himself for letting it undergo him, however the ones that ought to go in did not due to who he’s and the way he competes his ass off, so there’s nothing on him tonight.”

Evason confirmed that Fleury will rejoin the staff in New York for video games Tuesday and Thursday in opposition to the Rangers and Islanders, respectively. 

Minnesota hosts the St. Louis Blues Sunday at 6 p.m.