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: 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: Starting against Bruins
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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.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: In net Saturday
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Askarov will protect the home net against the Kings on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Askarov made 23 saves in a 4-3 overtime win over Florida on Thursday. He has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.94 GAA and an .878 save percentage in four previous regular-season outings against the Kings. Los Angeles is coming off an 8-4 loss to Colorado on Wednesday.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Tending twine in home opener
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Askarov will guard the home crease in Thursday's Opening Night matchup against the Panthers, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Askarov is set to lead the Sharks onto the ice in Thursday's home opener after he put together a solid first full season of work at the NHL level. The 24-year-old backstop put together a 21-20-4 record, a 3.63 GAA and an. 883 save percentage across 47 regular-season outings. While he is coming off a campaign with plenty of ups-and-downs, San Jose's young offensive core is expected to take another step forward this season, and the team also brought in veteran defensemen Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba to help shore up the other side of the ice. Because of this, Askarov could be in line to see his numbers go up in 2026-27 while he competes for work against Alex Nedeljkovic. Askarov is a fringe No. 2 goalie option in fantasy to begin the new season.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to face Vegas
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Askarov is expected to protect the road net in Saturday's preseason finale against the Golden Knights, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Askarov went 21-20-4 with a 3.63 GAA and an .883 save percentage over 47 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He is poised to enter the 2026-27 campaign as San Jose's No. 1 netminder, but he will likely compete with Alex Nedeljkovic for starts.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Solid in exhibition loss
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Askarov turned aside 22 of 23 shots in regulation in a 2-1 shootout loss to Vegas in Tuesday's preseason tilt.
Askarov struggled in 2025-26, finishing the regular season with a 21-20-4 record, 3.63 GAA and .883 save percentage in 47 outings with San Jose. However, he's still just 24 years old and is a highly regarded netminder, so it wouldn't be shocking to see him make strides in 2026-27. It helps that San Jose upgraded its defense over the summer by adding Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to start Tuesday
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Askarov is expected to patrol the home crease in Tuesday's preseason game against Vegas, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Askarov posted a 21-20-4 record with a 3.63 GAA and an .883 save percentage over 47 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He should get most of the starts for the Sharks again in the 2026-27 campaign, but he could face competition from Alex Nedeljkovic, Eric Comrie or Ilya Samsonov if he doesn't improve.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Yields five goals in loss
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Askarov allowed five goals on 24 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
Askarov has skidded to the finish line this season, losing four straight contests (0-3-1) while allowing 19 goals on 128 shots in that span. He dropped to 21-20-4 with a 3.63 GAA and an .883 save percentage over 47 starts this season. Askarov likely won't be asked to make consecutive starts to close out 2025-26 -- look for Alex Nedeljkovic to tend the twine in Winnipeg for the season finale Thursday.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to face Chicago
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Askarov is expected to start on the road against Chicago on Wednesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Askarov has a 21-19-4 record, 3.59 GAA and .885 save percentage in 46 outings this season. He's allowed at least three goals in each of his past five outings. Chicago has gone 7-17-7 while averaging just 2.23 goals per game across its past 31 matches.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Good performance in shootout loss
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Askarov stopped 38 of 41 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.
Askarov has lost his last three outings (0-2-1), but this was a capable performance. The goalie has given up at least three goals in five straight appearances, and those struggles have all but cost the Sharks a chance at a playoff spot. Askarov is down to 21-19-4 with a 3.59 GAA and an .885 save percentage over 46 contests in his first full NHL campaign. There's a lot to like with him in the long run, especially if the Sharks can make some much-needed defensive improvements. They'll close out this season on the road with three games in four days, beginning Monday in Nashville.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Stumbles again Thursday
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Askarov allowed six goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Ducks.
Askarov gave up the first hat trick of John Carlson's career in this contest. This was a second straight loss for Askarov, who has allowed 11 goals on 63 shots over those two appearances. The 23-year-old's goaltending simply hasn't been good enough lately to keep the Sharks competitive in the playoff race -- they're now four points back of the Kings for the second wild-card spot, with two teams in between. Askarov is now down to 21-19-3 with a 3.62 GAA and an .883 save percentage across 45 starts. The Sharks will be in must-win mode versus the Canucks on Saturday, and that makes it unclear if Askarov will be the one trusted to take care of the favorable matchup.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Starting against Ducks
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Askarov will get the start in Thursday's road game versus the Ducks, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Askarov has allowed 12 goals on 90 shots over his last three games, though he's come away with a 2-1-0 record in that span. One of those wins came against the Ducks on April 1 when he stopped 28 of 31 shots in a 4-3 victory. He's working the second half of a back-to-back after Alex Nedeljkovic struggled in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers.
