Askarov made 41 saves Thursday in a 6-2 win over Ottawa.
Askarov was the story of the game, and he earned the first star for his effort. The Sharks were under siege for most of Thursday's game, and Askorov is the only reason the score wasn't closer or even flipped the other way. He was 0-4-0 in his last four starts; his last win was Oct. 3. Askarov had allowed 15 goals on his four-game losing streak.