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Askarov stopped 23 of 26 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.
Askarov won his fourth straight decision and bounced back from his poor outing versus the Lightning on Saturday. The 23-year-old needed this win since Alex Nedeljkovic played well Tuesday against the Blue Jackets. Askarov is up to 16-10-1 with a 3.44 GAA and an .895 save percentage over 28 starts this season. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky hasn't hesitated to let Askarov play through slumps at times, and getting a stretch of wins despite lackluster performances should help the Russian netminder hold onto the No. 1 job.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to start Wednesday
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Askarov will protect the road goal versus the Kings on Wednesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Askarov got pulled from his last outing after giving up three goals on 10 shots versus the Lightning on Saturday. He'll now handle the second half of a back-to-back after Alex Nedeljkovic earned a win Tuesday over the Blue Jackets. The Kings have scored 21 goals over their last six games.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Pulled after early team collapse
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Askarov allowed three goals on 10 shots before being replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic early in the first period of Saturday's 7-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
The bottom line was simple -- the Sharks were not ready to play at puck drop, and that left Askarov completely alone on most plays. The southpaw had won three straight games with an .891 save percentage. Overall, Askarov is 15-10-1, but his 3.46 GAA and .895 save percentage are both below league average. It's not really a surprise -- the young Sharks are fun to watch and score a lot of goals, but they are as porous as a sieve in their own zone.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Facing Lightning
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Askarov will patrol the home crease against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Despite allowing 10 goals on 92 shots, Askarov has won his last three outings. He has a 15-10-1 record this season with a 3.35 GAA and an .896 save percentage across 26 appearances. Tampa Bay is tied for fourth in the league with 3.35 goals per game this campaign.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Hangs on in shootout win
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Askarov turned aside 20 of 23 shots on net in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Wild.
Askarov was able to help the Sharks outlast the Wild even after he surrendered two goals in the third period. He was only needed for two attempts in the shootout, as he saved both attempts he saw from Mats Zuccarello and Matt Boldy. With the shootout win, Askarov is up to a 15-10-1 record with a 3.36 GAA and a .897 save percentage across 26 appearances this season. The 23-year-old netminder has won each of his last three outings and five of his last seven appearances despite allowing three goals or more in each game. While the run-and-gun style of the Sharks affects Askarov's GAA in the long term, the team is on pace to win enough games to keep its primary netminder in the top 10 in wins this season. Askarov offers sustainable value in fantasy with an even higher ceiling if he can clean up his high GAA.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to face Minnesota
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Askarov is set to start at home against Minnesota on Wednesday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Askarov has a 14-10-1 record, 3.38 GAA and .897 save percentage in 25 outings in 2025-26. He's surrendered at least three goals in each of his past nine appearances. Minnesota is in a three-way tie for 14th in goals per game with 3.08.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Fends off Ducks
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Askarov stopped 38 of 42 shots in Monday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
It wasn't the prettiest performance, but Askarov was able to hold off the Sharks' in-state rivals in a thrilling game between two teams on the rise. This was Askarov's second win in a row, though he gave up three-plus goals for a ninth straight outing. He's up to a 14-10-1 record, but his GAA rose to 3.38 with an .898 save percentage over 25 starts. The 23-year-old continues to function as the Sharks' top goalie, and it looks like head coach Ryan Warsofsky is going to let Askarov play through his recent struggles. The Sharks have another big test coming up when they host the Wild on Wednesday in a New Year's Eve matinee game.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to start Monday
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Askarov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports, indicating he will defend the road net against Anaheim on Monday.
Askarov is coming off a 24-save performance in Saturday's 6-3 win over Vancouver. He has earned a 13-10-1 record this season with a 3.35 GAA and an .897 save percentage across 24 appearances. Anaheim ranks fourth in the league with 3.32 goals per game this year.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Gets back in win column
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Askarov stopped 24 of 27 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
Askarov entered the holiday break with consecutive losses. While he allowed at least three goals for the eighth outing in a row, the 23-year-old was able to get in the win column with a burst of offense from his teammates. He improved to 13-10-1 with a 3.35 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 24 starts this season. Askarov's letting in too many tallies to be trusted in shallow fantasy formats, but he's still getting enough playing time to have widespread value. The Sharks' next game is Monday versus the Ducks.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to face Canucks
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Askarov will guard the road goal against Vancouver on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Askarov has lost his last two outings while allowing seven goals on 47 shots. He has a 12-10-1 record this season with a 3.37 GAA and an .897 save percentage across 23 appearances. Vancouver sits 25th in the league with 2.78 goals per game this year.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Pulled in first period
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Askarov allowed four goals on 16 shots in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
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.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Set to face Vegas
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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.
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.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Loses to Kraken
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Askarov stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
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.
Askarov will protect the home net against Seattle on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
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.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Picks up win Tuesday
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Askarov allowed three goals on 30 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flames.
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 .900 save percentage through 21 starts. The Sharks are in for a tougher matchup when they host the Stars on Thursday.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: First off Tuesday
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Askarov is scheduled to guard the home cage Tuesday versus Calgary, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
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.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Hangs on for OT win
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Askarov turned aside 38 shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins.
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 a .902 save percentage.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: In goal Saturday
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Askarov will guard the road net against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
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.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Available Thursday
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Askarov (illness) will back up Alex Nedeljkovic in Toronto on Thursday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
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.
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Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov: Out due to illness
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Askarov (illness) won't suit up for the Sharks on Tuesday in their game versus the Flyers.
Alex Nedeljkovic was already set to start. Askarov will attempt to be healthy enough to play Thursday versus the Maple Leafs.
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