PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Joe Pavelski notched a hat trick to highlight a potent San Jose offensive assault that carried the Sharks over Philadelphia 7-3 Thursday.
It was the second career hat trick for Pavelski, who led the charge as San Jose came back from the Olympic break with a big win.
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Raffi Torres and Logan Couture each scored twice.
Alex Stalock turned aside 27 shots for the Sharks, who recorded a third straight victory.
Matt Read, Brayden Schenn and Andrej Meszaros each had a goal for the Flyers.
Steve Mason started in goal but was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots.
Ray Emery stopped 11-of-14 the rest of the way.
