Most matches played in an NHL career
- Who
- Patrick Marleau
- What
- 1,779 total number
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 2022
The National Hockey League (NHL) record for most matches played in a career is 1,779 (through 13 January 2022) by Patrick Marleau (Canada) while playing with the San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins (both USA), and Toronto Maple Leafs (Canada) since the 1997-98 season.