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Patrick Marleau plays 1,768th game, overtakes Gordie Howe for most in NHL history

San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. The contest is his 1,768th NHL game, surpassing the previous record set by Gordie Howe. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images - image credit)
San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. The contest is his 1,768th NHL game, surpassing the previous record set by Gordie Howe. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images - image credit)

San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau surpassed Gordie Howe on the NHL's all-time games played list Monday during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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