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Joe Pavelski had three assists in San Jose's 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.
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Joe Pavelski records three assists Thursday - Joe Pavelski (C) San Jose Sharks
Joe Pavelski had three assists in San Jose's 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.
San Francisco Chronicle Mar 2, 2014
Sharks stay hot, beat Devils 4-2
Sharks stay hot, beat Devils 4-2 Two days after being a healthy scratch against Buffalo, Matt Nieto had the perfect response for Sharks head coach Todd McLellan. Nieto returned to the lineup and scored the game-winning goal at 6:20 of the third period and the Sharks defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Sunday. Logan Couture and Raffi Torres also scored and U.S. Olympian Joe Pavelski had the primary assists on the tying and winning goals as the Sharks won for the fifth time in six games.
San Francisco Chronicle Feb 28, 2014
Pavelski's hat trick helps Sharks to victory
Pavelski's hat trick helps Sharks to victory The Sharks made a simple change to rally for a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers - they started shooting the puck. Joe Pavelski had a hat trick to move into a tie for second in the NHL with 32 goals and the Sharks beat Philadelphia 7-3 on Thursday in the first game for both teams after the Olympic break. San Jose made a concerted effort to get the puck on net afterward and it resulted in five second-period goals on 16 shots.
Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News Feb 28, 2014
After Sharks 7-3 trouncing of Flyers, Couture on the goal that got away after scoring two — plus away
PHILADELPHIA – Late night, early flight. Just a quick addition here to the game story on San Jose’s 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. That’s available online here . The Sharks came close to having hat tricks from both Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture, but an incredibly long video review...
Working the Corners | San Jose Mercury News Feb 27, 2014
Pavelski starts on top line, Couture acknowledges initial game back can be tough — plus Hertl skates for first time in months
PHILADELPHIA – Two online-only stories filed earlier today sum up today’s Sharks developments to this point: 1) Todd McLellan isn’t immediately moving Joe Pavelski to his former spot as a third-line center just because Logan Couture and Raffi Torres are back. The Sharks still think they have their...
San Francisco Chronicle Feb 26, 2014
Sharks get a boost for their stretch run
Sharks get a boost for their stretch run Rejuvenated by the return of previously injured personnel along with three recent Olympic medal winners, the Sharks resume the NHL regular season Thursday following a 20-day break. Sharks forward Patrick Marleau and defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic brought home gold while goalie Antti Niemi won bronze when Finland won 5-0 over the United States, which included Joe Pavelski. Torres was out the first 59 games of the season after knee surgery, and Kennedy missed the final five games before the break due to a lower-body injury. With 23 games remaining...
Home Ice | SI.com Feb 19, 2014
Top Line: Joe Pavelski’s star rises in Sochi; Team Canada tweaks; more links
By Allan Muir An annotated guide to this morning’s must-read hockey stories: • While some of the expected leaders for Team USA have struggled in Sochi, Joe Pavelski has established himself as America’s brightest star. • NHL.com’s writers, on the other hand, have Team USA’s Phil Kessel as the Olympic MVP at the midway point. […]
Fear The Fin Feb 16, 2014
Sharks in Sochi: Pavelski sets up Kessel hat trick, USA second-place finish
For the second time in three days, a Sharks forward set up all three goals of a teammate's Olympic natural hat trick. Joe Thornton, one of the best passers in the world, is not at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi but his San Jose Sharks teammates who are have picked up the playmaking slack in his absence. Two days after Patrick Marleau notched the primary assist on all three goals of Jeff Carter's natural hat trick for Canada against Austria, Joe Pavelski set up each of Phil Kessel's trio of consecutive tallies against Slovenia this morning, powering Team USA to a 5-1 win and clinching...
PensBurgh Feb 16, 2014
Some Great Photos from USA vs. Slovenia
The United States came off their win against the Russians and took on Slovenia looking to advance through the qualification playoffs and move into the Quarterfinals. They won by a score of 5-1, with Phil Kessel netting a hat trick. The United States will advance to the quarterfinals, earning themselves a bye with their 2 regulations wins and their shootout win. Phil Kessel. Joe Pavelski. High Five. (Credit: Martin Rose/Getty) Brooks Orpik USA Staredown (Credit: Martin Rose/Getty) Luke Gracnar beat by Ryan McDonagh, whose goal made the score 4-0 (Credit: Julian Finney/Getty) Ryan...
Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago Feb 15, 2014
Blackhawks Olympic update: Day 4
Here’s a look at how the Chicago Blackhawks fared in the Olympics on Saturday: Patrick Kane, forward, USA Team USA defeated Russia 3-2 in an epic game and has five points through two games. Kane delivered a cross-ice pass to Joe Pavelski for a goal in the third period to put the USA ahead 2-1. Kane finished with one assist, five shots on goal, a penalty and a zero rating. He led the team’s forwards with 20:09 of ice time. The USA will play Slovenia on Sunday.
Fear The Fin Feb 13, 2014
Winter Olympics 2014: Slovakia vs. United States preview and discussion thread
Team USA begins the preliminary round with a matchup against Team Slovakia this morning. Here's your preview and gameday discussion thread. Every Olympics has a breakout star. Four years ago in Vancouver, Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty raised his status from promising young player to one of the best defensemen in the NHL largely on the back of a terrific tournament. Joe Pavelski is considerably older and more established than Doughty was in 2010 but the Sharks forward is in the midst of a career year offensively for San Jose and looks poised to produce for Team USA too as they...
Pension Plan Puppets Feb 11, 2014
Tuesday Leafs Links Bonanza!
There is some really good stuff on tap today, so get your reading helmets on. T.J. Brennan: AHL God This is a great look at a player we seldom hear much about. Definitely worth a read. Team Canada practices, Canadians angry about the lines Even getting the chance to complain about Sidney Crosby's linemates is a gift. No, it doesn't mean Kunitz should be there, but the team could very well still win with things the way they are. From CBC. Meanwhile, at the Team USA practice Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk are skating with Joe Pavelski. This story is from Fear The Fin. Taylor Hall under...
Fear The Fin Feb 10, 2014
Winter Olympics 2014: Pavelski centers Kessel and van Riemsdyk, recalls gold medal game
In Team USA's first practice of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sharks forward Joe Pavelski centered Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk. While the men's hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi won't begin until Wednesday, with USA set to open against Slovakia the following day, the U.S. men's team recently held its first practice which provided an early glimpse at the line combinations and defense pairings head coach Dan Bylsma plans to at least start the tournament with. One of those lines featured Sharks center Joe Pavelski between Toronto Maple Leafs wingers James van Riemsdyk...
