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Sharks' Joe Pavelski: Registers four-point night

The veteran center scored from a bad angle to get things rolling for the Sharks, and then he picked up assists on each of their next two goals. Pavelski had a slow start in October, but he's been rolling for nearly two months now. He has 17 goals and 30 points in the last 25 games since Nov. 11. Unlike Wednesday, Pavelski doesn't have a ton of assists this season, but still, he's scored 24 goals and 37 points in 42 games.

Sharks' Joe Pavelski: Scoring rate off the charts

Pavelski picked up the trash by the doorstep for his 20th goal with 1:57 remaining in the first period, and then the captain would end up with a power-play helper on the game's final tally. Self-supported by a career-high shooting percentage (22.5), Pavelski has a real shot -- excuse the pun -- at 50-plus goals in his 13th NHL campaign.

Sharks' Joe Pavelski: Scores team-leading 17th goal

Over his last four games, Pavelski has recorded four goals to go along with a pair of assists, giving the American-born forward 23 points in 28 games. The veteran forward is enjoying a nice stretch as he chases Brent Burns (29 points) and Logan Couture (26 points) for the team lead in points. Meanwhile, Pavelski also fired a team-high four shots on goal Sunday and also blocked a pair of opposing shots.

Sharks' Joe Pavelski: Scores in losing effort

Don't look now, but the 34-year-old is trending towards hitting the 50-goal mark for the first time in his career. Pavelski may have scored on Wednesday but he finished with a minus-2 rating and just two shots on goal. Despite the result, the veteran has been effective all season with 16 goals and 20 points in 26 games.

Sharks' Joe Pavelski: Tallies late pair to force overtime

Pavelski hadn't tallied a point in the last two contests but still has eight goals and 12 points in the last eight games. Pavelski probably won't be able to continue to post a 20.8 shooting percentage, and owners would like to see more assists, but still, owners have to love he's on pace for an incredible goal-scoring season. He has 15 goals and 19 points in 25 contests.