Yaroslav Askarov - NHL News & Rumors

Pulled in first period Askarov allowed four goals on 16 shots in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Askarov lasted just 14:57, leaving after digging the Sharks a 4-0 hole. Alex Nedeljkovic did no better in relief, allowing three goals on 10 shots even with the Golden Knights letting up significantly in pressure. Askarov has lost his last two outings, and he's given up at least three goals in seven straight contests, a major downturn after his strong November. Overall, he's 12-10-1 with a 3.37 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 23 starts. The holiday break may serve him well to reset, but if Askarov's struggles persist, Nedeljkovic could begin to pull closer to an even split of starts.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marner scores 2 as Golden Knights get 5 in 1st period and beat Sharks 7-2

Mitch Marner scored two goals, Reilly Smith had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights tied a franchise record with five goals in the first period and beat the San Jose...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Set to face Vegas Askarov is expected to defend the road net against Vegas on Tuesday after being the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Askarov has allowed three goals or more in each of his last six appearances, posting a 3-3-0 record over that span. He has gone 12-9-1 this season with a 3.22 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 22 outings. Vegas sits 18th in the league with 3.00 goals per game this year.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Loses to Kraken Askarov stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Askarov wasn't able to get his winning streak to three games. A pair of Seattle goals 2:32 apart in the third period did Askarov in for this contest, and he's now allowed at least three goals in six straight outings. He's at a 12-9-1 record with a 3.22 GAA and an .902 save percentage. The Sharks have taken a step forward this year, but there will still be some bumps along the way, though Askarov has shown plenty of potential. The Sharks visit the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lindgren, Stephenson help Kraken beat Sharks 4-2 to snap four-game skid

Ryan Lindgren had the tiebreaking goal early in the third period for his first score with Seattle, and the Kraken beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 to snap a four-game losing streak

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Defending crease Saturday Askarov will protect the home net against Seattle on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Askarov has won his last two outings while allowing eight goals on 73 shots. He has a 12-8-1 record with a 3.23 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 21 appearances this season. Seattle sits 31st in the league with 2.47 goals per game this year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sharks Access: Shifty | San Jose Sharks Brodie Brazil talks with Shifty, who’s a Bakersfield native, who paints masks for NHL and AHL goalies, including Yaroslav Askarov and Jakub...

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Picks up win Tuesday Askarov allowed three goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.

Impact The Flames overcame an early 2-0 deficit, but Askarov made sure the Sharks' next lead would hold. The 23-year-old has won his last two starts, but he's given up eight goals on 73 shots in that span. He may continue to face high shot totals behind a defense that can be on the leaky side. Askarov is up to 12-8-1 on the year with a 3.23 GAA and a .902 save percentage through 21 starts. The Sharks are in for a tougher matchup when they host the Stars on Thursday.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini's jaw-dropping goal helps Sharks beat Flames 6-3

Macklin Celebrini scores a stunning goal and adds an empty-netter and two assists as the San Jose Sharks defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

First off Tuesday Askarov is scheduled to guard the home cage Tuesday versus Calgary, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Askarov has been shaky in December, going 2-2-0 with a 4.55 GAA and an .866 save percentage across four appearances. The 2020 first-round pick seemed destined for a loss in Pittsburgh on Saturday, but the Sharks overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat the Penguins in overtime. On the season, Askarov holds an 11-8-1 record, .900 save percentage and 3.24 GAA through 20 outings. The 23-year-old will look to put together a strong performance against a Flames squad that has generated 2.48 goals per game in 2025-26, which is the second-worst mark in the NHL.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Askarov turned aside 38 shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.

Impact The Penguins dominated the second period and took a 5-1 lead on an Anthony Mantha power-play tally early in the third, but Askarov stood on his head down the stretch as the Sharks mounted the biggest late comeback in franchise history. The 23-year-old netminder had ceded the prior three starts to Alex Nedeljkovic due to an illness, but Askarov seems ready to resume No. 1 duties in the San Jose crease. On the season, he's gone 11-8-1 in 20 outings with a 3.19 GAA and .902 save percentage.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks rally from four-goal third-period deficit to stun Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 6-5

John Klingberg capped off a frantic late rally by scoring his second goal of the game 2:57 into overtime to lift the San Jose Sharks to an improbable 6-5 victory over the Pittsburg...

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Askarov (illness) will back up Alex Nedeljkovic in Toronto on Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Askarov has been stellar this season after a tough start, going 9-4-0 with a 2.36 GAA and a .928 save percentage since Nov. 1. The netminder is 10-8-1 overall, with a 3.14 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 19 appearances. He is expected to start Saturday in Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Konecny gets 500th NHL point in Flyers' 4-1 win over Sharks

Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1

DECEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Out due to illness Askarov (illness) won't suit up for the Sharks on Tuesday in their game versus the Flyers.

Impact Alex Nedeljkovic was already set to start. Askarov will attempt to be healthy enough to play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Stars Askarov stopped 20 of 23 shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Stars. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Askarov gave up one power-play goal in the first period and two even-strength tallies in the third to take his second straight loss. He's also allowed at least three goals in four of his last five outings. The 23-year-old goalie has come back down after riding a hot streak for much of November. He's now at a 10-8-1 record with a 3.14 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 19 starts. The Sharks' road trip continues with a tough game in Raleigh versus the Hurricanes on Sunday.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen has goal and 2 assists as Stars beat Sharks 4-1 to extend point streak to nine games

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars scored three times in the third period to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Between pipes Friday Askarov will defend the visiting net in Dallas on Friday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Askarov was sensational in November, going 8-2-0 with a 1.88 GAA and a .944 save percentage but he had his problems Wednesday, giving up four goals on 12 shots before he was replaced late in the opening period. He is 10-7-1 with a 3.15 GAA and a .903 save percentage across 18 appearances this season. The Stars are fifth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.43 goals per game.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled before first intermission Askarov gave up four goals on 12 shots before he was replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic in the first period of Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact It's the second time in four outings Askarov has received an early hook. Brandon Duhaime's shorthanded tally was the final goal Askarov gave up in this outing. He still ended up with the loss, falling to 10-7-1 with a 3.15 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 18 starts this season. After looking nearly invincible in early November, the 23-year-old netminder might be better saved for safer matchups in fantasy. He'll be a risky option if he gets the start Friday in Dallas as the Sharks begin a five-game road trip.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, reaching 911 career goals, as the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

WSH@SJS: Ovechkin scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov | Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin (WSH) scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) to make it 0 - 1

DECEMBER 4 • NHL.COM

Ovi with the SELF PASS and GOAL! 😮‍💨

DECEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE

Set to start Wednesday Askarov is expected to start at home against Washington on Wednesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Askarov has won five of his past six outings while allowing 15 goals on 182 shots (.918 save percentage). The 23-year-old netminder has a 10-6-1 record, 2.96 GAA and .908 save percentage in 17 appearances. While he's shown a lot of potential recently, he'll be facing the red-hot Capitals, who have won eight of their past nine games to elevate their season record to 16-9-2.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 31 saves in win Askarov stopped 31 of 34 shots in Monday's 6-3 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Askarov earned his fifth win in his last six outings. The teams traded five goals in the first period, with the Sharks leading 3-2 before piling on three more in the second to give Askarov more than enough support. The 23-year-old has allowed 15 goals over that six-game hot stretch, and he continues to cement his status as the team's No. 1 option in net over Alex Nedeljkovic. Askarov is up to a 10-6-1 record with a 2.96 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 17 appearances. The Sharks host the Capitals on Wednesday before embarking on a five-game road trip.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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