Sharks captain Joe Pavelski named NHL’s Third Star of the week

The Sharks are in first place in the Pacific Division, and their captain was rewarded for his efforts in helping them get there last week.

Center Joe Pavelski was named the NHL's Third Star of the week Monday morning.

In three games last week against the Predators, Maple Leafs and Blues, Pavelski registered five goals and one assist. Against Nashville and St. Louis, Pavelski netted two goals in each game, both Sharks wins.

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⭐⭐⭐@jpav8 collected multiple points in all three appearances for the @SanJoseSharks last week while sharing the League lead with 5 goals. He ranks tied for fourth in the NHL with 13 goals in 2018-19 (13-3—16). #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/KWZumLagBm
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 19, 2018

So far this season, Pavelski has 13 goals and three assists in 21 games. On Oct. 14, Pavelski became the third player in Sharks history to reach 700 career points.

This is the fourth time in his career that Pavelski has been named as one of the Three Stars of the Week by the NHL. He previously achieved the honor on March 21, 2011 (First Star), March 24, 2014 (Third Star) and March 13, 2017 (First Star).

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson was named First Star, and Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford was named Second Star.