Los Angeles (AFP) - Patrick Marleau scored his 500th NHL goal on a first-period power play Thursday to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1.
Marleau, playing in his 19th NHL season, became the 45th player to score 500 goals and the first to reach the milestone with the Sharks.
The 37-year-old Canadian, who has eight points (7-1) in his last five games, is the 18th player to reach 500 goals with his original team.
Chris Tierney scored twice for the Sharks and Brent Burns had a goal and an assist.