Only a troll would bring up Marc-Andre Fleury’s previous postseason shortcomings.
Especially with the way the Golden Knights goaltender is playing.
“It’s a while back, I think,” Fleury said.
Fleury posted two shutouts in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs, outdueling Los Angeles’ Jonathan Quick in the Knights’ four-game sweep.
The 33-year-old enters the second-round series against San Jose the early leader for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP and continues to silence the few remaining critics who dwell on his past performances in the postseason.
“I don’t know if he’s rejuvenated,” Sharks coach Pete DeBoer said.