SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 30: Patrick Marleau #12 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers at SAP Center on December 30, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)
Sitting only 44 career games behind Gordie Howe, Sharks forward Patrick Marleau has the opportunity to break the record for career games played.
This opportunity comes to the surprise of no one. The veteran has played a total of 22 seasons and counting. 20 of those seasons have been in a teal uniform, lighting up the Shark Tank in the process.