Video: Matthews, Marner & Thornton Give Hilarious Tribute to Patrick Marleau

Patrick Marleau is now the GOAT of games played in the NHL as the veteran forward surpassed Gordie Howe's record and stands alone atop the record books with 1768 games played. And while the Sharks took on the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, the tributes for Marleau came in league wide including one for the ages from Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews and Joe Thornton.

The 41-year-old Marleau spent two seasons in Toronto and built an unbreakable bond with Matthews and Marner, showing them the ropes of what it means to be a true pro. The fatherly figure turned into a best friend and the three spend time together in the offseason. Now the Leafs have Marleau's old pal 'Jumbo Joe' in their lineup and it's much of the same for the two young Leafs superstars.

What a league! 🤣#HistoryMarleaud pic.twitter.com/ck0RLfQ9A7
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) April 20, 2021

As for Marleau, the 41-year-old is in his 23rd season, playing 21 of those with the Sharks and then besides the Leafs, he played a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He sits 23rd all time with 566 goals and so far this season he's notched eight points in 44 games.