SAN JOSE — The Sharks gave Joe Pavelski a warm welcome back to SAP Center on Saturday.
The Sharks honored their former captain with a three minute tribute video before the start of their game with the Dallas Stars. Pavelski stayed near the Stars bench as he watched the presentation, a montage of his more memorable moments in a Sharks uniform.
Pavelski played 963 games for the Sharks over 13 seasons and ended his career in teal with 761 points. Pavelski signed a three-year contract with the Stars on July 1, 2019.
The Stars made themselves feel at home, too, in the game’s opening minutes.