SAN JOSE — As the stock market continues its steep decline, Joe Pavelski’s value heading toward unrestricted free agency is soaring.
Pavelski scored his 23rd goal of the season with 30 seconds remaining in regulation Saturday, allowing the Sharks to steal a point against the woeful Los Angeles Kings by going to overtime. In doing so, Pavelski surpassed his goal total from last season.
On pace to score 51 goals, the Sharks captain should be in for a big pay raise this summer.
“I knew he was going to have a good season because he’s healthy,” head coach Pete DeBoer said.