Joe Pavelski

Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates after Couture scored a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in the second period at HP Pavilion on January 31, 2013 in San Jose. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Sharks Defeat Oilers In Shootout, Start Season 7-0

Michal Handzus and Dan Boyle scored in the shootout to help the San Jose Sharks extend the best start in franchise history with their seventh straight win, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

2013/01/31

Michal Handzus of the San Jose Sharks. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Sharks Defeat Ducks In Shootout To Stay Unbeaten

Michal Handzus scored the lone goal in a shootout on the first attempt to give the unbeaten San Jose Sharks a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.

2013/01/29

Adam Burish #16 of the Dallas Stars celebrates a goal against the Calgary Flames at American Airlines Center on February 16, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Sharks Sign Forward Adam Burish To 4-year Contract

The San Jose Sharks added some toughness by signing forward Adam Burish to a four-year, $7.4 million contract.

2012/07/02

Logan Couture #39 and Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks react after a third period goal by teammate Patrick Marleau #12 (not in photo) as goaltender Jonathan Quick #32 and Willie Mitchell #33 of the Los Angeles Kings look on in the third period during the NHL game at Staples Center on April 5, 2012 in Los Angeles. The Sharks defeated the Kings 6-5 in shootout overtime. (Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Sharks Beat LA In Shootout, Clinch Playoff Spot

San Jose and Los Angeles clinched playoff berths during the game when Dallas and Colorado lost elsewhere, but the Sharks rallied from a late two-goal deficit and then hung on.

2012/04/06

Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Sharks Defeat Avalanche, Win 3rd Straight

Joe Pavelski scored two goals in helping the San Jose Sharks improve their playoff chances with a 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.

2012/03/26

Sharks Boost Playoff Hopes, Beating Bruins 2-1

Daniel Winnik scored his first goal with San Jose to give the Sharks’ playoff hopes a needed boost with a 2-1 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

2012/03/22

Ducks Dent Sharks Playoff Hopes

Marty Havlat, Ryane Clowe and Joe Pavelski scored for the Sharks, who missed a golden opportunity to improve their playoff positioning on a night their rivals were idle.

2012/03/19

Antti Niemi of the San Jose Sharks. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Sharks Lose To Stars In Shootout

Pacific Division-leading Dallas won its fourth straight and improved to 79 points, four ahead of San Jose.

2012/03/08

Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Pavelski Leads Sharks Past Capitals

Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists against a goalie playing in the NHL for the first time in nearly a year, leading the Sharks past the Capitals 5-3 Monday night.

2012/02/13