Men's ice hockey player Joe Pavelski of the U.S. stretches during a team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS ICE HOCKEY) 

Team USA's Phil Kessel is congratulated by teammate Joe Pavelski after scoring on Slovenia during the first period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game
at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 16, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Team USA's Zach Parise reacts to a goal on Russia's goalie Sergei Bobrovski by teammate Joe Pavelski (not shown) during the third period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Julio Cortez/Pool (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Team USA's Joe Pavelski (L) celebrates his goal against Russia with teammate Zach Parise during the third period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Team USA's Joe Pavelski celebrates his goal against Russia during the third period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS) 

Team USA's Joe Pavelski (C) scores on Russia's goalie Sergei Bobrovski (R) during the third period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Team USA's Joe Pavelski (R) celebrates his goal against Russia with teammate Zach Parise during the third period of their men's preliminary round hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Team USA's Joe Pavelski celebrates his goal against Russia as the referee signals the goal during the third period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS) 

Team USA's Joe Pavelski celebrates after scoring on Russia during the third period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

Team USA's Joe Pavelski (8) scores on Russia's goalie Sergei Bobrovski during the third period of their men's preliminary round ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (RUSSIA - Tags: OLYMPICS SPORT ICE HOCKEY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

USA's men's ice hockey team players Ryan Kesler (center L) and Joe Pavelski (center R) talk during a team practice at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 12, 2014. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY OLYMPICS) 

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (rear R) makes a save on San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) in the third period during Game 7 of their Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in Los Angeles, California May 28, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) makes a save in the final seconds of the game as defenseman Matt Greene (2) and San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) look on, during Game 7 of their Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in Los Angeles, California May 28, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (R) makes a save on San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski in the third period during Game 7 of their Western Conference semi-final hockey playoff in Los Angeles, California May 28, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) is checked off the puck by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene (2) in the 3rd period during Game 5 of their NHL Western Conference semifinals hockey playoff in Los Angeles, California May 23, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) gets some help from defenseman Rob Scuderi (C) as he makes a save on San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) in the first period during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference semi-final playoff hockey game in San Jose, California May 21, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski dives to block the puck in front of goalie Antti Niemi as Los Angeles Kings Dustin Penner (R) looks on during Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference semi finals hockey playoff in Los Angeles, California May 16, 2013. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski (8) scores on Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference quarterfinal hockey playoff game in San Jose, California May 7, 2013 REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (top) and teammates Dan Hamhuis (2) and Ryan Kesler move to block a shot from San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski (L) during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference quarterfinal hockey playoff game in San Jose, California May 7, 2013. Pavelski scored on the play. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (8) is congratulated by team mates Joe Thornton (19), Dan Boyle (22) and Logan Couture after scoring on Vancouver Canucks during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference quarter final hockey playoff game in San Jose, California May 7, 2013 REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates his second goal against Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (L) during Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference quarter final hockey playoff game in San Jose, California May 5, 2013 REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (L) celebrates his second goal against the Vancouver Canucks with teammates Andrew Dejardins (C) and Brad Stuart during Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference quarter final hockey playoff game in San Jose, California May 5, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski is congratulated by teammates Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton (C) and Logan Couture after scoring on the Vancouver Canucks during Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference quarter final hockey playoff game in San Jose, California May 5, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (L) crashes into net behind Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo during Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarter final hockey playoff in Vancouver, British Columbia May 3, 2013. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks left wing TJ Galiardi (L), center Joe Pavelski (2nd L), defender Matt Irwin (C), defender Matt Burns (2nd R) and defender Dan Boyle (R) celebrate after the Sharks scored the game winning goal during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game against the Calgary Flames in San Jose, California April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks left wing TJ Galiardi (R), center Joe Pavelski (8) and defender Matt Irwin (L) celebrate after the Sharks scored the game winning goal during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game against the Calgary Flames in San Jose, California April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (L) fights for the puck with Calgary Flames center Roman Horak during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames center Matt Stajan (L, 18) hits San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) in the face during the second period of their NHL ice hockey game in San Jose, California April 5, 2013. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' Martin Havlat (R) and Joe Pavelski celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton March 20, 2013. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (ground) dives for the puck as San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) stands over top during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Chicago, February 22, 2013. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) scores a goal past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery (30) as Blackhawks' Johnny Oduya (27) watches in the first period of their NHL hockey game in Chicago, February 22, 2013. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski (R) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers and Jeff Petry during the second period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Alexandre Burrows (C) and San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (L) and Scott Gomez pursue the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Edmonton Oilers' Nick Schultz (L) and San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski overstate the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton January 22, 2013. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski (R) and Dan Boyle celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton January 22, 2013. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames' Alex Tanguay (R) gets hit against the boards by San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau (R) celebrates his second goal of the night with teammate Joe Pavelski during the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' center Joe Pavelski (8) gets away from St. Louis Blues' center David Backes (42) in the first period during their NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey game in St. Louis, Missouri April 21, 2012. REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman (5) hits San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) in front of the Blues net in the second period during Game 4 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey game in San Jose, California April 19, 2012. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (2nd R) celebrates his 3rd period power play goal with teammates Patrik Berglund (21), Andy McDonald (10) and Carlo Colaiacovo (28) as San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) skates past during Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey game in San Jose, California April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) makes a save on San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) in the 2nd period during Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey game in San Jose, California April 16, 2012. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (R) punches St. Louis Blues defenseman Kris Russell while the pair were fighting during their NHL Western Conference quarter-final playoff hockey game in St. Louis, Missouri, April 14, 2012. REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

St. Louis Blues' center T.J. Oshie (74) is checked off the puck by San Jose Sharks' center Joe Pavelski (8) in the first period of their NHL Western Conference quarterfinal playoff hockey game in St. Louis, Missouri, April 12, 2012. REUTERS/Sarah Conard (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Edmonton Oilers' Corey Potter (R) checks San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Edmonton Oilers' Jeff Petry (L) falls as he and San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski battle for the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Edmonton Oilers' Corey Potter (top) tackles San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski as Pavelski protects himself from an incoming puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Edmonton March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Dan Riedlhuber (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Patrick Marleau is congratulated by team mates Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture and Joe Thornton (R) after Marleau scored in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto February 23, 2012. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks right wing Joe Pavelski (8) reacts after a shot on goal is blocked during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game against the Calgary Flames in San Jose, California, February 8, 2012. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks' Keith Ballard fights for the puck against San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski in front of Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo (L) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia January 21, 2012. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Vancouver Canucks Keith Ballard (R) fights San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia January 21, 2012. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski checks Vancouver Canucks' Dan Hamhuis during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia January 21, 2012. REUTERS/Ben Nelms (CANADA - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Calgary Flames Mike Cammalleri (C) looks to shoot against San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (L) and goalie Antti Niemi during the first period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California January 17, 2012. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) celebrates with teammate Joe Pavelski (8), after he scored a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California December 17, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in a shootout against Montreal Canadiens' goalie Carey Price during their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California December 1, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (L) scores the game-winning goal in a shootout against Montreal Canadiens' goalie Carey Price during their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California December 1, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks Joe Pavelski (L) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in a shootout against Montreal Canadiens' goalie Carey Price during their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California December 1, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

Montreal Canadiens' David Deshamais (C) is congratulated by teammate Michael Cammalleri (L) after Deshamais scored against the San Jose Sharks, next to Sharks' Joe Pavelski during the second period of their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California December 1, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after he scored past New York Rangers goalie Martin Biron (43) in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 31, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after he scored past New York Rangers goalie Martin Biron (rear L) in the first period of their NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, October 31, 2011. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY) 

San Jose Sharks goalie Thomas Greiss (C) is congratulated by teammates including Joe Pavelski (8) after the Sharks defeated the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL hockey game in San Jose, California September 29, 2011. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)