SAN JOSE — Joe Pavelski was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week on Monday as he had five goals and an assist in four games to lead the Sharks to three victories.
The Sharks captain scored twice in a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on March 6. His second goal, the game-winner that came in an empty net, was assisted by Joe Thornton, the 1,000th assist of Thornton’s career.
Pavelski, 32, had a goal and an assist in the Sharks’ 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday, then added two goals, including one shorthanded, in the Sharks’ 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.