Blackhawks' Fleury to make first start in over two weeks

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Blackhawks G Marc-Andre Fleury to make first start in over two weeks Tuesday vs. Avalanche

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Jan 4, 2022 1:34 PM ET

The NHL's reigning Vezina Trophy winner will make his return to the ice on Tuesday night.

Marc-Andre Fleury will start in net for the Blackhawks tonight and Arvid Soderblom will back him up.
— Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) January 4, 2022

Fleury entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Dec. 27 and hasn't played since the Blackhawks fell to the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime on Dec. 17. The 37-year-old netminder is 9-10-1 in 20 games (all starts) this season, while allowing 55 goals on 630 shots and collecting 575 saves for a .913 save percentage.

In his 18th NHL season, Fleury has allowed 2.86 goals per game and has recorded two shutouts. Chicago is currently 14th in the Western Conference with a 11-17-4 record.

The Blackhawks and Avalanche are scheduled to play at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

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Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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