Let's just recap really quickly what has transpired in the last few days for Patrick Marleau.
Mon., Oct. 7
On Monday, Marleau was a 40-year-old, potentially former NHL player who was without a home for the 2019-20 season.
Tues., Oct. 8
The San Jose Sharks announced on Twitter that he's back.
HE'S BACK IN TEAL!
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) October 8, 2019
Welcome back, Patrick Marleau! pic.twitter.com/jyFczqWrJy
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Wed., Oct 9
San Jose officially announced the signing via press release.
Nobody is happier than Jumbo 😂 pic.twitter.com/onGZCbxIse
— Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSharks) October 10, 2019
Thurs., Oct. 10
Less than 20 minutes into his first game back with the Sharks, the franchise leader in goals and power-play goals adds another one to the record book.
With under 30 seconds left in the first period, Marleau deflects the Erik Karlsson point shot past Corey Crawford for his 552nd career goal and 509th with San Jose.
Will Patty score in his return?
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) October 11, 2019
(Hope you bet the over) pic.twitter.com/SPGWVjdEWa
Then, in the second period, he added another tally as he buried the rebound to tie the game at four.
He's baaaa-aaaack! pic.twitter.com/7X0Y6nZc9V
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) October 11, 2019
The game marked his 1,494th game in teal after spending the last two seasons with Toronto notching 84 points (43 goals, 41 assists) in 164 games.