The San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau acknowledges the crowd at SAP Center in San Jose after eclipsing Gordy Howe for the all time games played record in the NHL on Mon Apr 19, 2021 (AP News photo)

On the SJ Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa:

#1 The San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau on Monday night at the T Mobile Center in Las Vegas set the NHL all time most games played record at 1768 surpassing former record holder and hockey great Gordy Howe who held the record of the most games played at 1767.

#2 The game played in Vegas the fan at the T Mobile Center gave Marleau a rousing standing ovation during the pre game warm up skate

#3 Marleau’s wife Christina and four son’s were at the game on Monday night which would not be allowed in San Jose due to strict Covid 19 protocols where fans are not allowed inside SAP Center. Marleau said he couldn’t have done it without Christina and the boys all these years.

#4 Marleau is 41 and has made 1596 appearances with the Sharks, 164 with the Toronto Maple Leafs and eight with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

#5 The Sharks (18-22-5) took a tough shootout loss on Monday night 3-2 to the Las Vegas Golden Knights (32-11-2) and once again Sharks goaltender Martin Jones suffers another loss saving 38 and allowing three goals.

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