Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: In goal Saturday

Askarov will guard the road net against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Askarov has lost his last two outings, surrendering seven goals on only 35 shots during that span. He has a 10-8-1 record with a 3.14 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 19 appearances this campaign. Pittsburgh is tied for 11th in the league this season with 3.10 goals per game.