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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Between pipes against Pittsburgh
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Askarov will start Wednesday's home game against the Penguins, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Askarov returned to the win column Monday against the Islanders following a three-game losing streak, and he'll draw a second consecutive start Wednesday. The Penguins rank 15th in the NHL with 3.17 goals per game to begin the regular season.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Carries San Jose to SO win Monday
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Askarov stopped 30 of 32 shots through overtime in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Islanders.
Askarov surrendered a first-period goal to Ben Hutton before Victor Eklund beat him on the power play early in the second. The young netminder recovered and kept New York scoreless for the rest of regulation and overtime, finishing with a .938 save percentage. His performance was encouraging, especially given San Jose's recent defensive struggles and the fact that Askarov was carrying a three-game losing streak entering this matchup. Despite the recent woes, Askarov has been putting up solid numbers in the saves department and has delivered a single-game save percentage of .900 or higher in six of the Sharks' last eight games.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: First goalie off Monday
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Askarov was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating he'll tend the twine at home against the Islanders.
Askarov is mired in a three-game losing streak during which he posted a 4.38 GAA and .829 save percentage. Overall, the 24-year-old netminder is 4-8-0 to start the year and could be in danger of missing the 20-win threshold if he can't pick up his game sooner rather than later.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Takes loss against Wild
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Askarov stopped 25 of 29 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Wild.
This was a tough matchup on paper, and Askarov wasn't able to flip the script as Kirill Kaprizov (four points) and Quinn Hughes (three points) dominated the contest. This was a third straight regulation loss for Askarov, who has allowed 13 goals on 77 shots in that span. He's now at a 4-8-0 record with a 3.35 GAA and an .885 save percentage for the season. Expect Alex Nedeljkovic to get the nod in Dallas on Saturday.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Guarding cage Friday
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Askarov will patrol the crease on the road versus the Wild on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Askarov has been struggling for victories this season, winning just two of his last nine outings while posting a 3.28 GAA and .888 save percentage. Despite the slump, the 24-year-old netminder will make his third straight start while Alex Nedeljkovic serves as the No. 2 option.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Torched by Kings
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Askarov stopped 20 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Kings.
Askarov had gone five games without a disastrous outing, but that stretch ended against a division rival. The Kings cashed in on three of five power-play chances, and they got big games from their first line to make it a miserable contest for Askarov. The 24-year-old netminder is now 4-7-0 with a 3.29 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 11 starts. He had started four of the last five games, but head coach Ryan Warsofsky tends to run with the hot hand a bit. Both Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic are likely to get a tough assignment in the Sharks' upcoming road back-to-back, which features stops in Minnesota on Friday and in Dallas on Saturday.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: First goalie off Wednesday
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Askarov was the first goalie off the ice at Wednesday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Los Angeles.
Askarov has alternated wins and losses across his last five appearances, going 2-3-0 with a 1.82 GAA and .944 save percentage during that time. He'll be between the pipes for a second consecutive game Wednesday and will have a favorable matchup against the Kings, who have logged 2.77 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is the seventh-worst mark in the league.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Stops 20 shots in Monday's loss
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Askarov stopped 20 of 22 shots in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Flames.
Askarov kept San Jose in the game but couldn't prevent William Stromgren's third-period winner. The young netminder finished with a .909 save percentage, but it's hard to rely on him for sustained fantasy production -- he's alternated wins and losses over his last five appearances, and the Sharks have also dropped four of their last five games. His starting opportunities offer fantasy upside, but inconsistent offensive support and game-to-game performances remain a concern for his win potential.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: First goalie off Monday
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Askarov was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the start at home against the Flames.
Askarov has alternated wins and losses across his last four starts, going 2-2-0 with a 1.77 GAA and .950 save percentage during that time. He'll have a favorable matchup against Calgary on Monday, as the Flames have recorded 2.57 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is the fifth-worst mark in the NHL.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Steady in win
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Askarov stopped 23 of 25 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
It took a third-period comeback, but the Sharks were able to reward Askarov for a good performance. He's allowed just seven goals on 139 shots over his last four outings, so he's really unfortunate to be 2-2-0 in that span. Askarov has a 4-5-0 record, 3.01 GAA and .900 save percentage across nine outings on the year. He should continue to see most of the starts, though Alex Nedeljkovic has done a decent job over five appearances in the backup role. The Sharks' next game is a matinee at home versus the banged-up Senators on Saturday.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Starting against Vancouver
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Askarov will start Thursday's home game against the Canucks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Askarov hasn't gotten much offensive support over the past week and a half, as he's gone 1-2-0 across his last three starts despite posting a 1.68 GAA and .956 save percentage during that time. The Canucks have logged 3.07 goals per game to begin the regular season, which ranks 16th in the NHL.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Gets no help in loss
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Askarov stopped 38 of 39 shots in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Sabres. The second goal was an empty-netter.
Askarov did his part, but the Sharks' defense left him pretty busy and the offense failed to support him. He's faced at least 31 shots in three straight outings, which suggests the team's defense needs to step up to cut down on the traffic directed at Askarov's net. The 24-year-old now has a 3-5-0 record with a 3.13 GAA and an .898 save percentage across eight games. He'll have an easier matchup ahead when the Sharks host the Canucks on Thursday.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Facing Sabres
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Askarov will protect the home net against Buffalo on Tuesday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Askarov is coming off a 41-save performance in Thursday's 6-2 win over Ottawa. He has gone 3-4-0 this season with a 3.44 GAA and an .883 save percentage in seven appearances. Buffalo (4-4-3) is tied for 23rd in the league with 2.82 goals per game this campaign.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Story of game Thursday
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Askarov made 41 saves Thursday in a 6-2 win over Ottawa.
Askarov was the story of the game, and he earned the first star for his effort. The Sharks were under siege for most of Thursday's game, and Askorov is the only reason the score wasn't closer or even flipped the other way. He was 0-4-0 in his last four starts; his last win was Oct. 3. Askarov had allowed 15 goals on his four-game losing streak.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Tending twine Thursday
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Askarov will guard the cage on the road versus Ottawa on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Askarov is currently mired in a four-game losing streak during which he is sporting a 3.86 GAA and .853 save percentage. If the 24-year-old backstop continues tos truggle, he could see more starts given to Alex Nedeljkovic. Even in a split share, Askarov will likely continue to provide decent fantasy value given his workload.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Makes 29 saves in loss
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Askarov stopped 29 of 31 shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. Toronto's third goal was an empty-netter.
Askarov delivered a respectable performance, posting a .935 save percentage after entering the contest with an .848 mark through his first five appearances. The 24-year-old netminder surrendered two power-play goals but kept San Jose competitive until the closing stages. His improved showing is encouraging after a difficult start to the campaign, although the Sharks' inconsistent defensive play and his competition with Alex Nedeljkovic could continue to limit his reliability. Askarov's four-game losing streak isn't helping him from a fantasy perspective, either.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Tending twine Monday
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Askarov will start Monday's road game against Toronto, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Askarov didn't appear in either of the Sharks' last two games, but he'll defend the road crease in the first half of a back-to-back set Monday. Across his last three starts, he's gone 0-3-0 with a 4.48 GAA and .817 save percentage.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Rough showing against Bruins
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Askarov let in five goals on 25 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
Askarov is not having a good start to the year. This was his third straight loss and the second time in that span he's been on the hook for five goals. The 24-year-old netminder has given up at least three tallies in all five games he's played, which isn't a great look when Alex Nedeljkovic allowed just two goals in his lone start so far. The Sharks will want to give Askarov a chance to get things right, but he'll need to do his part. The Sharks begin a six-game road trip in Nashville on Thursday.
Askarov will protect the home net against Boston on Tuesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Askarov has lost his last two outings, allowing eight goals on 46 shots. In four appearances this season, he has stopped 92 of 107 shots in a 2-2-0 start to the 2026-27 campaign. Boston (4-2-0) has scored 20 goals in six games this season.
