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Fleury: Pens fans gave him a boost (and goosebumps)

Marc-Andre Fleury

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) blocks a shot in the first overtime period of a first-round NHL playoff hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Pittsburgh Penguins fans might have booed Sidney Crosby during a portion of Game 5, but it sounds like they were supportive for the most part on Saturday. That seemed especially true for Marc-Andre Fleury, who sounded inspired after tonight’s 3-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Even with that confidence in mind, Fleury still isn’t cocky enough to risk leaving his net after that scarring Game 4 tying goal.

The 29-year-old stopped 23 out of 24 shots to help the Penguins take a 3-2 series lead. While there are plenty of people who probably still doubt the one-time Stanley Cup champion, it sounds like Mario Lemieux won’t need to console him for at least the next while.

Fleury and the Penguins have a chance to close out the Blue Jackets in Game 6 on Monday.

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