How has the Penguins performance been affected since Marc Andre Fleury left
After Marc-Andre Fleury was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017, the Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled to find a consistent goaltender. In the three seasons since Fleury's departure, the Penguins have allowed more goals than they have scored and have failed to advance past the second round of the playoffs.
Fleury was a key part of the Penguins' success during their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories in 2016 and 2017. He was a Vezina Trophy finalist in both seasons and was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP in 2017.
Since Fleury's departure, the Penguins have tried a number of different goaltenders, including Matt Murray, Tristan Jerry, and Casey DeSmith. However, none of these goalies have been able to consistently replicate Fleury's success.
In the 2019-20 season, the Penguins allowed the most goals in the NHL and finished with a losing record. They were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round by the Montreal Canadiens.
The Penguins are hoping that Tristan Jerry can be the long-term solution in goal. Jerry was acquired from the San Jose Sharks in 2020 and had a strong performance in the 2020-21 season. However, he struggled in the playoffs and the Penguins were eliminated in the second round by the New York Islanders.
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