Sharks’ Patrick Marleau makes history with 800 consecutive games streak

Patrick Marleau is used to making history. He's the Sharks' all-time leader in games played, points, goals and a plethora of other stats.

On Tuesday, Marleau added another impressive milestone to his ledger with a record that ranges between multiple sports. The 40-year-old became the oldest player in NHL, MLB or NBA history with a consecutive games streak of at least 800.

Patrick Marleau (age 40) is the oldest player in MLB, NBA or NHL history to have a consecutive games streak of 800 games.#SJSharks pic.twitter.com/WKXWxz1fgg
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 6, 2019

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Marleau made history in style, too. The winger put the Sharks on the board in the second period of their 4-2 win over the Blackhawks to help end a season-long five-game losing streak. It was a special one for the veteran, thanks to fellow 40-year-old Joe Thornton.

Marleau puts the Sharks ahead 🦈 pic.twitter.com/iDKyULdOxG
— Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSharks) November 6, 2019

Marleau, on his first goal assisted by Thornton since 2016-17: "That's always special. It's always a big moment. There probably should be a lot more assists from him, the way he sets people up."
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) November 6, 2019

Marleau didn't play the first four games of the 2019-20 regular season, but because he wasn't under contract with a team, his streak continued once he rejoined the Sharks on Oct. 10.