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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.

Sharks' Joe Pavelski: Keeps up hot streak

Pavelski won a faceoff back to Brent Burns, who fired a shot on net. The rebound was picked up by Joonas Donskoi and sent to the back of the net. Pavelski's face-off prowess was on full display Tuesday, as he won 14 of 19 tries (74 percent). Pavelski now has a six goals and four assists in the last five games and will look to carry the flame into Friday's game against the Canucks.