Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski is leaning towards retirement after the team was eliminated in the Western Conference Final by the Edmonton Oilers. The veteran didn't want to make anything official but seemed pretty set in his decision to hang up his skates following his 18th NHL season. "This was it for me," Pavelski said. "Like, it was known for a while, probably. I don't want to say this is official, but the plan is not to be coming back." The soon-to-be 40-year-old remained productive this season, notching 27 goals and 67 points across 82 regular-season games but mustered just four points across 19 postseason contests. If this is indeed the end of the line, the former Sharks captain will retire with 476 goals and 1,068 career regular-season points across 1,332 games while adding 74 goals and 143 points across 201 postseason contests.
Joe Pavelski Shows Signs Of Life With Two-Point Effort
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski enjoyed a two-point outing against the Avalanche in Wednesday's 5-3 loss. He scored his first postseason goal of the year and picked up a power-play assist. Pavelski is ranked fourth all-time among American skaters in playoff points in the NHL, but the veteran has been off his game in 2024. He had managed just one point in 11 games before Wednesday's contest. With Roope Hintz (upper body) and Tyler Seguin (undisclosed) battling injuries, Pavelski must do much more for Dallas to survive in the playoffs.
Dallas Stars right wing Joe Pavelski scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. Pavelski's power-play goal was scored on a one-timer from the faceoff circle and it ended the game just 3:18 into the extra frame, while it was the first goal of the series for the veteran forward. Since returning from an injury at the beginning of the second round, Pavelski has played a major role on the offensive end with nine goals and a total of 13 points through 12 games in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pavelski and the Stars will need to replicate the result in Game 5 of the series on Saturday night in order to avoid elimination.
Joe Pavelski Has Two Assists In Game 1 Against Vegas
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski turned his focus from goal-scoring to playmaking in Friday's Game 1 against Vegas, setting up two goals in a 4-3 overtime defeat. The veteran had a pair of helpers in the third period when Roope Hintz and Jamie Benn produced a couple of game-tying goals. Pavelski entered the series having averaged a goal per game through eight postseason outings this year and he now also boasts four assists.
Joe Pavelski Ties Playoff Goals Record Among Active Players
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski netted a power-play goal in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Seattle, tying Alex Ovechkin for the most playoff goals among active players. The veteran hit his 72nd career postseason goal 5:37 into the second period to give the Stars a little hope, but Dallas had already given up four goals by then and couldn't secure the Conference Finals ticket. Considering the success he's had in the series, Pavelski likely won't mind having another crack at the Kraken. He set a new franchise record for a single playoff series with his eighth goal Saturday and has amassed nine points in total across six games.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski will be reunited with Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz on the top line in Game 4 against Seattle on Tuesday. Tyler Seguin joined the line after Pavelski got injured at the start of the first-round series against Minnesota and played well, but the trio was among one of the best in the league during the regular season and it was only a matter of time before Stars head coach Peter DeBoer would put them back together. Pavelski hasn't exactly done badly in a lesser role either, posting five goals and six points in four playoff games this year.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Kraken, helping the team tie the second-round series. The veteran netted on the power play with 3:03 remaining in the second period. Pavelski had an amazing opening to the series, and he's now the eighth active player to score at least five goals over a two-game span in the playoffs and only the second to do so at the beginning of a series. The 39-year-old is averaging two points per game in the playoffs, having tallied five goals and an assist in three outings.
Joe Pavelski Returns With An Incredible Four-Goal Effort
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski (concussion) scored all four of the team's goals when he returned to the lineup in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime defeat against Seattle. After he had missed five games, there was no messing about on Pavelski's part as he opened the scoring just 2:25 into the game. The veteran then added another one in the opening period before popping up with two further goals in the third to help the team extend the game. At 38 years and 295 days, Pavelski became the oldest player in NHL history to score four goals in a playoff game. Considering Pavelski's current run of form, it's safe to assume that there's plenty more to come from him in the series, as he has found the back of the net in 11 of his last 15 appearances.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 against Seattle. He was already a game-time decision for the last game, and after having had a bit more time to recover, Pavelski looks ready to go after practicing with Mason Marchment and Max Domi on the second line Monday. The Stars did just fine without Pavelski in the first round, but the veteran will be a big addition to a team with Stanley Cup-winning ambitions. Pavelski boasts an assist from his lone postseason appearance this year, and he's ninth among all active players with 126 playoff points.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski (concussion) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's tilt with Minnesota. Pavelski was hurt in Game 1 of the series, but he joined the team for the trip to Saint Paul and has been practicing again, albeit in a non-contact jersey. The Stars have gone 3-1 in the series without Pavelski, but he could give head coach Peter DeBoer a nice extra offensive option for Friday's contest. Pavelski had an assist in Game 1 before getting hurt and is ranked seventh among active players in playoff points.
Joe Pavelski Traveling With Dallas To Minnesota For Game 6
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski has been sidelined due to a concussion since Game 1 against the Wild. However, he will travel with his team to the Twin Cities for Game 6. Pavelski was injured after taking a hit from Minnesota's defenseman Matt Dumba. Whether he will play or not will be a game-time decision. Pavelski's return would be a significant boost for the Stars, given he logged 77 points in 82 regular season games.
Joe Pavelski In Concussion Protocol, Out For Game 2
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski has entered concussion protocol and will miss Wednesday's Game 2 against Minnesota. He took a high hit from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba in Monday's Game 1 and needed help to get off the ice. Pavelski will be sitting out his first game of the season. He had 28 goals and 77 points in 82 regular-season outings. Tyler Seguin looks set to replace Pavelski on the first line Wednesday, while Joel Kiviranta will grab the open spot in the lineup.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski was forced to exit Monday's Game 1 against Minnesota with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt in the second period when Wild defenseman Matt Dumba delivered Pavelski a big hit. The veteran finished with 10:08 of ice time and notched a power-play assist before his early exit. When asked about Pavelski's status after the game, Stars head coach Peter DeBoer said that he isn't "confident" of his availability for Wednesday's Game 2. Pavelski has been a key piece of the Stars' first line, which has been one of the best in the league this season, so his injury could have a massive impact on Dallas' hopes for the 2023 playoffs.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski recorded his 1,000th career point as he scored one goal Monday. Dallas topped the Red Wings by a score of 6-1. Pavelski scored his goal in the game's second frame, and he now has 27 goals and 49 assists in 80 contests. The centerman has been hot right before the playoffs, with four goals and three helpers in the last five matches. The Stars have just two regular season games left. Fantasy managers should expect the Wisconsin native to continue to produce offensively when he faces St. Louis twice to close out the season.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski had a prolific outing against Calgary on Saturday, completing a 6-5 loss with two goals and an assist. He led the comeback charge when the Stars found themselves 6-1 down. Pavelski's linemates Jason Robertson and Tyler Seguin also had multi-point performances. Seguin is currently filling in for Roope Hintz (upper body), who missed a third straight game Saturday. The Dallas top line has been fantastic throughout the campaign, and Pavelski has enjoyed the ride with 43 points and a plus-30 rating in 44 games. The veteran has had five three-point efforts in total this season.
Joe Pavelski Leads The Way Saturday With Three Points
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski posted a game-high three points in Saturday's 5-2 victory over San Jose. He scored a power-play goal and registered two assists. The veteran had five shots on goal in total and also recorded one block and one hit with a plus-one rating in 17:31 of ice time. The 38-year-old now boasts four different games with at least three points this season. Pavelski has been a very effective player at both ends of the ice and is averaging nearly a point per game through 38 outings while also boasting a plus-23 rating. He starts 2023 with 12 goals and 25 assists.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski bagged three assists in Sunday's high-scoring 6-5 loss to Minnesota. All of his helpers came during a 10-minute stretch in the third period when the Stars managed to erase a four-goal deficit. He was also a busy man on the defensive end of things, blocking three shots and handing out two hits in 18:59 of ice time. It was a rough defensive performance from the team, but Pavelski managed to complete the game with a plus-one rating and he also had two shots. The veteran has now delivered six multi-point performances since the start of last month, boosting his numbers for the year to 10 goals and 18 assists. The first line with him, Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz looks unstoppable right now, and they will hope to stay hot Tuesday versus Toronto.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski registered multiple points for the third time in four games as the team crushed Philadelphia 5-1 on Sunday. He scored a power-play goal and had two assists, one of which also came with the man advantage. The veteran did the damage in less than 14 minutes on the ice. Pavelski has exploded for seven points in his past four games and now boasts 17 points for the whole campaign. Players tend to slow down in their late 30s, but Pavelski actually seems to keep getting better. He is averaging a career-high 1.13 points per game as a 38-year-old.
Joe Pavelski Gets Stars Another Win With Two Big Goals
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski potted two goals to help the team grab a 2-1 series lead against Calgary with a 4-2 victory on Saturday. He tied the game at two 11:41 into the second period and ended up registering his second consecutive game-winning goal on the power play in the middle of the third frame. Pavelski joined Ron Francis as the second player in league history to record consecutive game-winning goals in the playoffs at age 37 or older. The veteran forward has now notched three goals in total in the series with just six shots on goal.
The Dallas Stars on Friday signed forward Joe Pavelski to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, keeping the 37-year-old veteran from becoming an unrestricted free agent this July. The Plover, Wisconsin native currently leads the Stars with 37 assists and 59 points through 56 games played this season and ranks third in goals scored (22). News of his contract surely makes Stars fans happy, as well as fantasy managers whose rosters are benefitting from the scoring success Pavelski has found in Dallas.
