Yaroslav Askarov - NHL News & Rumors

Expected starter for Thursday Askarov is set to start in Thursday's road clash against Seattle, per Max Miller of NHL.com on Wednesday.

Impact Askarov stopped 29 of 30 shots en route to a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh on Monday. He's 4-5-2 with a 2.87 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 12 appearances in 2024-25. Seattle is tied for 17th in goals per game with 2.92.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in win over Pittsburgh Askarov stopped 29 of 30 shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Askarov earned his first win since Jan. 4, snapping a four-game stretch in which he went 0-3-0 with a 4.51 GAA and a .852 save percentage. This was a step in the right direction, but between his lack of consistency and the Sharks' defensive woes, it's hard to trust Askarov in most fantasy formats -- even if he has an occasional strong outing from time to time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini's goal and Askarov's save on penalty shot lead the Sharks to 2-1 win over the Penguins

Macklin Celebrini scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Yaroslav Askarov stopped a penalty shot and the San Jose Sharks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to snap a...

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Facing Pittsburgh Askarov will defend the home cage in Monday's home matchup against the Penguins, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Askarov allowed three goals on 17 shots after replacing Alexandar Georgiev in the middle stanza of Saturday's 7-2 loss to Florida. The 22-year-old Askarov has conceded at least three goals in four consecutive outings, and he hasn't been in the win column since Jan. 4. The Russian netminder will attempt to earn his fourth win of the campaign against a Pittsburgh club that is tied for 17th in the NHL with 2.92 goals per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing in relief Askarov stopped 14 of 17 shots in relief of Alexandar Georgiev in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Askarov will avoid taking a result from this game, but that's about the only positive. The Panthers eased up after a four-goal second period, but Askarov didn't do much better than Georgiev after entering early in the middle frame. He's winless over his last four outings, and Askarov has allowed 16 goals in that span. The 22-year-old remains at 3-5-2 through 11 appearances, but his GAA rose to 3.04 and his save percentage dropped to .898 with this performance. The Sharks' next game is Monday at home versus the Penguins.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Top 10 Saves of the Week | NHL.com The top ten saves of the week include incredible post to post right pad saves by Mackenzie Blackwood and Yaroslav Askarov

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Loses to former team Askarov stopped 32 of 38 shots in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.

Impact Askarov, who was dealt from Nashville to San Jose this past offseason, fared no better against his former team in this game than Alexandar Georgiev did Tuesday in Music City. This was Askarov's third straight loss, and he's allowed 13 goals in that span. The 22-year-old is down to 3-5-2 with a 2.93 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 10 contests. It's a poor time for a slump, as Vitek Vanecek (face) could resume practicing soon, and it's possible his return will lead to Askarov's return to the AHL if he can't get his performance back on track. Neither Askarov nor Georgiev will be recommended in fantasy for Saturday's home game against the Panthers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NSH@SJS: Stamkos scores PPG against Yaroslav Askarov | Nashville Predators Steven Stamkos (NSH) scores power-play goal against Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) to make it 2 - 5

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

NSH@SJS: Nyquist scores PPG against Yaroslav Askarov | Nashville Predators Gustav Nyquist (NSH) scores power-play goal against Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) to make it 0 - 2

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NSH@SJS: Novak scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov | Nashville Predators Thomas Novak (NSH) scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) to make it 0 - 2

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NSH@SJS: Forsberg scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov | Nashville Predators Filip Forsberg (NSH) scores goal against Yaroslav Askarov (SJS) to make it 0 - 3

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Slated to face Nashville Askarov is expected to guard the home net against Nashville on Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Askarov will attempt to get back into the win column after losing his past two starts while allowing seven goals on 53 shots (.868 save percentage). He's 3-4-2 with a 2.57 GAA and a .912 save percentage in nine outings in 2024-25. Nashville ranks 28th in goals per game with 2.63.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Allows four goals in loss Askarov stopped 27 of 31 shots in a 6-3 loss to Boston on Monday. The fifth and sixth goals of the game were empty-netters.

Impact The Sharks had a 3-2 lead after two periods, but two goals by Charlie Coyle in the third frame put Boston in the driver's seat. Despite dealing with an illness, the 22-year-old Askarov was the backup behind Alexandar Georgiev in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders. Askarov has lost his last two outings to drop to 3-4-2 this season, but he still has a 2.58 GAA and a .912 save percentage.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Boston Askarov will start Monday's road game against Boston, Sheng Peng of San JoseHockeyNow.com reports.

Impact Askarov sat out five of the Sharks' last six games, but he'll tend the twine in the first half of a back-to-back set Monday. Over three starts this month, the 22-year-old has gone 2-1-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .922 save percentage.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 9 • NHL.COM

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

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Celebrini's goal and Askarov's save on penalty shot lead the Sharks to 2-1 win over the Penguins