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Pavelski playing hurt: “A lot of guys maybe even wouldn’t even be out there”

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SAN JOSE — Turns out Joe Thornton isn’t the only player on the Sharks’ top line that is playing at less than 100 percent health.

Joe Pavelski is also dealing with an unspecified injury, and has been for some time.

Still wanting to make a contribution, Pavelski, 33, has played in all 18 Sharks games this season and will likely suit up again Monday when San Jose hosts the Anaheim Ducks.

At less than full health, though, the Sharks captain has just four goals and four assists in 18 games — his slowest start to a season from a production standpoint since his second year in the NHL in 2007-08.