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Pavelski scores game-winning goal in overtime against Golden Knights originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Joe Pavelski is still going strong.
The former San Jose Sharks captain scored the game-winning goal in overtime in Game 4 on Thursday, helping the Dallas Stars avoid elimination against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Sharks’ longtime rival.
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Pavelski set two NHL records with that goal.
At 38 years and 318 days, he becomes the oldest player in league history to score a goal in overtime 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 of his playoff career. That puts him tied 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 playoff appearances this season.
Now trailing 3-1 in the series, Pavelski and the Stars will look to stay alive in Game 5 on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. PT.