Yaroslav Askarov - NHL News & Rumors

Can't contain Wild's top line Askarov allowed three goals on 22 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

Impact The Wild's top line scored in each period, though the last goal came with Askarov attempting to get off the ice for an extra attacker. Since he was caught in his own zone when the puck went in, the goal was still charged to him despite the 22-year-old having no chance to play the shot. He's had few poor outings so far, but this was among his worst at the NHL level this season. Askarov is down to 3-3-2 with a 2.39 GAA and a .917 save percentage over eight appearances. The Sharks begin a five-game road trip when they visit Detroit on Tuesday, and it wouldn't be surprising for Askarov to start three of those games, as Alexandar Georgiev hasn't done anything to justify earning more playing time.

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Starting Saturday Askarov will patrol the home crease versus Minnesota on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Askarov has been outstanding in limited action this season, going 3-2-2 with a 2.30 GAA and a .923 save percentage for the lowly Sharks. Askarov has spent most of the season at the AHL level, where he was 9-4-1 with a 2.00 GAA and a .938 save percentage in 14 appearances. The Wild are averaging 3.00 goals per game this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tank Talk: Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks Brodie Brazil talks with Yaroslav Askarov.

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Another victory against strong team Askarov made 29 saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Nico Hischier beat him with a tap-in on a second-period power play, and Paul Cotter went far side in the third. Askarov has won two in a row this week over strong teams (Lightning and Devils) and will remain with the teal while Vitek Vanecek recovers from a fractured cheekbone, suffered Dec. 17. Expect Askarov and Alexandar Georgiev to split starts going forward, although the Sharks may go with the hot hand if he continues to perform as he has in early 2024.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

NJD@SJS: Cotter scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov | New Jersey Devils NJD@SJS: Cotter scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

NJD@SJS: Hischier scores PPG against Yaroslav Askarov | New Jersey Devils NJD@SJS: Hischier scores PPG against Yaroslav Askarov

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Tending twine Saturday Askarov will protect the home net against New Jersey on Saturday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Askarov is coming off a 24-save performance in Thursday's 2-1 win over Tampa Bay. He has a 2-2-2 record with a 2.35 GAA and a .921 save percentage through six NHL appearances this season. New Jersey is tied for 10th in the league with 3.22 goals per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fends off Lightning Askarov stopped 24 of 25 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact Askarov wasn't tested too much, but he still pulled off quite the feat in quieting one of the league's best offenses. This was Askarov's first win since he was called up to cover the absence of Vitek Vanecek (face). For the season, Askarov is 2-2-2 with a 2.35 GAA and a .921 save percentage over six outings. The 22-year-old should continue to push Alexandar Georgiev for playing time, though another tough matchup awaits in Saturday's matinee home game versus the Devils.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Needed response: San Jose Sharks beat Lightning behind Askarov's solid effort NHL: Yaroslav Askarov shines for San Jose Sharks against Tampa Bay Lightning

JANUARY 3 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

First off ice Thursday Askarov was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, and is slated to defend the home crease versus Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Impact Askarov is 1-2-2 with the Sharks this season, surrendering 13 goals on 153 shots (.915 save percentage) as he is making his case to take over the top job in San Jose. The 22-year-old was selected 11th overall in 2020 by Nashville and was dealt to San Jose in the offseason. Askarov has a tough matchup as the Lightning are averaging a league-high 3.94 goals per game this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Flames Askarov allowed two goals on 32 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Flames. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Outside of the result, it was an encouraging performance for Askarov. The Flames' first goal was a tipped-in shot and the second came on a power play, so there's not much blame to place on Askarov for either tally. Still, he's 1-2-2 with a 2.62 GAA and a .915 save percentage through five NHL outings this season. Vitek Vanecek is week-to-week with a fractured cheekbone, so Askarov will have an extended opportunity to challenge Alexandar Georgiev for playing time between the pipes. The Sharks' next game is Tuesday versus the Flyers.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov stuns Flames' Jakob Pelletier with acrobatic stop

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Tending twine Saturday Askarov will protect the home net versus Calgary on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Askarov is coming off a 20-save effort in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver on Monday. He has surrendered 11 goals on 121 shots en route to a 1-1-2 record with the Sharks this season. Calgary ranks 25th in the league with 2.71 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles in second period Askarov allowed four goals on 24 shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Askarov took his first regulation loss in four games this season. He was done in by an awful finish to the second period -- he allowed three goals in a span of 1:10, and that was too much for the Sharks to come back from. The 22-year-old goalie is 1-1-2 with a 2.75 GAA and a .909 save percentage so far. He'll share the goaltending duties with Alexandar Georgiev at least until Vitek Vanecek (upper body) is cleared to return.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start against Vancouver Askarov was the first goalie off Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports, indicating that he'll draw the start on the road against the Canucks.

Impact Askarov started Saturday against Edmonton and turned aside 39 of 42 shots in the overtime loss, and he'll be in the net for a second consecutive game Monday. Although the 22-year-old netminder has had to settle for a 1-0-2 record over his first three NHL starts of the season, he's been relatively solid over a limited sample, posting a 2.30 GAA and .928 save percentage.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong game despite Oil slick Askarov made 39 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to Edmonton on Saturday.

Impact It was a high water mark in Askarov's career in terms of saves in the NHL. He was sharp for sure, but the duo of Connor McDavid (three assists) and Leon Draisaitl (GWG) were a lot to handle for the Sharks' goalie of the future. Askarov is only in town for a couple weeks until Vitek Vanecek (upper body) gets back from injury. He showed well Saturday, and he could be a solid option in daily formats given his skill.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose goalie Askarov the author of near-upset over Oilers Despite being outshot by a margin of 2-1, the San Jose Sharks nearly pulled out an upset over the Oilers thanks to goalie Yaroslav Askarov

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Askarov is brilliant, but Sharks lose to Oilers in OT EDMONTON, Alberta – Rookie goalie Yaroslav Askarov figured to provide a spark to the reeling San Jos...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Askarov is brilliant, but Sharks lose to Oilers in OT EDMONTON, Alberta – Rookie goalie Yaroslav Askarov figured to provide a spark to the reeling San Jos...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

SJS@EDM: Ekholm scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov | Edmonton Oilers SJS@EDM: Ekholm scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@EDM: Hyman scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov | Edmonton Oilers SJS@EDM: Hyman scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

SJS@EDM: Draisaitl scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov | Edmonton Oilers SJS@EDM: Draisaitl scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

Facing Oilers Askarov will patrol the road crease in Edmonton on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Askarov is considered the Sharks' goaltender of the future. He has started a pair of NHL games this season, going 1-0-1 while allowing four goals on 55 shots. Askarov has excelled at the AHL level this season, as he is 9-4-1 with a 2.00 GAA and a .938 save percentage. The Oilers will be a tough matchup for Askarov as they are averaging 3.28 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining NHL club Askarov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Wednesday.

Impact Askarov's promotion comes after Vitek Vanecek was hit by an errant puck during Tuesday's matchup with Winnipeg. Considering Alexandar Georgiev has given up a combined seven goals on 53 shots (.868 save percentage) in his last two outings, the Sharks may have been planning to give Tuesday's start versus Colorado to Vanecek. Instead, it could be an opportunity for Askarov to make his third NHL appearance this season -- or the team will simply go back to Georgiev.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Tuesday Askarov was assigned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Impact Askarov picked up his first victory as a Shark on Monday in a 7-2 victory over the Kings. Given his performance, this transaction could be a paper move to allow San Jose to accrue cap space, but that remains to be seen. Through two NHL appearances in 2024-25, Askarov is 1-0-1 with a .927 save percentage and a 1.96 GAA.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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