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Pavelski scores game-winning OT goal vs. Golden Knights originally appeared nbc sports birea
Joe Pavelski is still going strong.
the former san jose sharks The captain scored the game-winning goal in overtime of game 4 on thursday helping dallas stars Prevent elimination against the Vegas Golden Knights, a longtime rival of the Sharks.
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Pavelski set two NHL records with goals.
At the age of 38 years and 318 days, he became Oldest player in league history to score an overtime goal in a potential elimination game. The record was previously held by Chris Kunitz, who was 37 years and 241 days old in 2017 when he scored in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In perhaps an even greater achievement, Pavelski’s goal was the 73rd goal of his playoff career. it puts him in a tie for 13th in NHL history, but one goal ahead of Alex Ovechkin for the most among all active players. He has scored nine goals in 12 post-season games this season.
Now trailing 3-1 in the series, Pavelski and the Stars will be alive in Game 5 on Saturday at 5 p.m. PT.
