All-Time Games Leader Calls it a Career
Patrick Marleau has announced his retirement from professional hockey at the age of 42.
He proceeded to author one of the more remarkable careers in NHL history, culminating on April 21, 2021 in Las Vegas when he played in his 1,768th NHL game, eclipsing the record held by one of the game's most iconic legends, Gordie Howe.
Marleau played parts of 23 NHL seasons with the San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins, recording 566 goals and 631 assists in an NHL record 1,779 games.
Internationally, Marleau represented Team Canada on six occasions, winning gold at the 2003 and 2004 World Championships and the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.
With the Sharks franchise, Marleau ranks first in nearly every offensive category, including games played (1,607), goals (522), points (1,111), power-play goals (163), shorthanded goals (17), game-winning goals (101), multi-goal games (67) and shots (3,953). He also ranks second in assists (589).
Marleau's retirement officially ends his consecutive regular season games played streak at 910, which places him fifth all time, and was the NHL's second-longest active streak behind Arizona's Phil Kessel (982). Philadelphia defenseman Keith Yandle owns the record at 989. Marleau had not missed an NHL game he was eligible to play in since April 9, 2009.
Congrats on a great career Patrick!! Enjoy retirement!!
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What will you remember most about Marleau? | ||
| All-Time Games Leader | 86 | 48.9 % |
| San Jose Shark | 61 | 34.7 % |
| Played til he was 42 | 29 | 16.5 % |
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