Watch: Pascal Dupuis gets emotional after tribute from Penguins fans

The Penguins honored Pascal Dupuis with a video tribute during Monday night’s game against the Capitals.

Former Penguins winger Pascal Dupuis was brought to tears by a video tribute the team played during Monday’s game against the Capitals. 

Dupuis, 36, was forced to retire last week due to blood clots and was honored during a stoppage in play in the first period. Dupuis, standing with his family, was brought to tears by the tribute and the standing ovation from the fans that followed.

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Dupuisaddressed the media earlier Monday to discuss his decision to retire and said he would like to begin a career in coaching. 

Dupuis played 15 seasons in the NHL, including nine with the Penguins. He scored 109 goals and recorded 138 assists in 452 games.

- Dan Gartland