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The San Jose Sharks played three games this week and a prospect scored his first NHL goal. Here’s a recap of news and notes from week.
SHARKS LOSE ALL THREE GAMES
San Jose lost all three of their games this week, getting swept by the Vegas Golden Knights before losing a game to the Minnesota Wild later on Saturday. The Sharks have now lost eight games in a row and have just nine games remaining in the season.
MARLEAU BREAKS GAMES PLAYED RECORD
Last Monday, Patrick Marleau set a new record for the most games played in NHL history. With Marleau’s 1768th game, he passed Gordie Howe, who played his final game over 40 years ago.
1,768 games later, Patrick Marleau now owns the NHL record for the most games played in League history.
— NHL (@NHL) April 20, 2021
James Hetfield of @Metallica takes us on a journey throughout Patty's career. 👠#HistoryMarleaud pic.twitter.com/NFhhzE29VQ
BLICHFELD SCORES FIRST NHL GOAL
Forward Joachim Blichfeld scored his first NHL goal in Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Wild. Blichfeld has spent the majority of the season in the AHL, scoring 12 goals and 22 points in 25 games and Saturday marked his sixth NHL game.
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OTHER ARTICLES FROM APRIL:
Sharks sign Scott Reedy to entry-level contract Weekly Recap: Sharks Edition (April 5) Sharks trade Devan Dubnyk to Avalanche Sharks trade Stefan Noesen to Maple Leafs as part of three-team deal Sharks trade Claesson, DeSimone and Suomela, get Barabanov, prospect + pick Weekly Recap: Sharks Edition (April 18) Patrick Marleau set to break record for most NHL games played