Fleury's return to Golden Knights' net spoiled by Hurricanes

The Vegas Golden Knights welcomed back the goaltender they envisioned tending twine during their inaugural season.

Marc-Andre Fleury returned to the crease for Tuesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes after missing the previous 25 with a concussion suffered in just his fourth start for the expansion club.

In his first appearance since Oct. 13, Fleury stopped 35 of 37 shots fired by the Hurricanes in regulation and overtime, but was bested by Phillip Di Giuseppe in the fifth round of the shootout for the loss.

Vegas, of course, remained more than competitive with its starter out of action, thanks to solid play from Malcolm Subban, Oscar Dansk, and Maxim Lagace.

As a result - and with a point earned against Carolina - the Golden Knights sit comfortably in a playoff spot with the holiday break approaching, and a healthy Fleury can only help their cause going forward.