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By The Numbers: Patrick Marleau set to become NHL's all-time games leader
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Patrick Marleau plays 1,768th game, overtakes Gordie Howe for most in NHL history
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Hard work paid off': Emotional Marleau watches Sharks raise No. 12 to rafters
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Canadiens stave off late Oilers rally to exit Edmonton with victory
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Patrick Marleau News, Videos & Articles
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NHL Review April 20, 2021 - In Play! magazine
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Ice hockey in Saskatchewan - Wikipedia
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Patrick Marleau plays 1,768th game, overtakes Gordie Howe for most in NHL history
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Maligned Holl praised by Leafs teammates, coach Keefe, who keeps same lineup for Game 5
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San Jose Sharks star Patrick Marleau: The Road to 1,768 Games; leads all-time list - Mega Sports News
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The sports world looked very different the night Patrick Marleau made his NHL debut - Article - Bardown
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Patrick Marleau - Wikipedia
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Crosby clinches 16th point-per-game season, trailing Gretzky and Gordie Howe