Marc-andre Fleury’s concussion history

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Fleury’s return means a change for the team’s other goalies. Malcolm Subban, who recently returned after dealing with a lower-body injury from an Oct. 21 game, has started four of the the last five but soon will be relegated to backup status.

Maxime Lagace, who filled in extraordinarily after Oscar Dansk was hurt Oct. 30 and is 5-6-1, is likely headed back to Chicago of the American Hockey League.

Lagace understands that’s the nature of the business.

“He looked great out there, and it’s great to see him back on the ice,” Lagace said of Fleury. “I’ve learned so much just talking to him.

“I can’t control what’s going to happen. But it has been a great experience for me, and I’ve become a much better goalie from having been here.”

Forward James Neal said having Fleury back has been a long time coming.

“I think every single guy had a smile on their face and was happy to see him,” Neal said. “He had a tough go with his injury. The way he got off to the start, he was playing so well and our team was doing so good, it was tough to see him go down. Hopefully, he’ll come back and be the same way.”

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