Alex Nedeljkovic News

Yaroslav Askarov has been battling an illness and, though he appears to be back to full health, will serve as the backup to Nedeljkovic on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic has had an up-and-down season with San Jose, posting a 3.02 GAA and .899 SV% in 14 games (4-6-2). That said, he has played well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in nine of his last 10 games (3-6-1) while posting a .911 SV%. The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as +171 road underdogs against a surging Maple Leafs team with points in five straight games (4-0-1).

Yaroslav Askarov is battling an illness, resulting in Nedeljkovic returning to the crease for a second consecutive game. Askarov has earned an uptick in goaltending responsibilities in recent weeks, but Nedeljkovic has played well in limited action. He saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes and has a solid 2.50 GAA and .905 SV% in his last 11 outings (4-6-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +144 road underdogs against a Philadelphia Flyers team that has lost two of their last three games (1-2-0).

The Sharks are playing their best hockey of the season so far, riding a three-game winning streak, and will turn to Nedeljkovic on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic was excellent in his most recent game, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.96 GAA and .906 SV% in seven games this season (3-2-2). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +179 road underdogs against a Minnesota team that has outscored their opposition 7-2 in their last two games (2-0-0).

The Sharks have points in four straight (2-0-2) and will try to keep the streak going, turning to Nedeljkovic between the pipes on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic has won two of his last three contests (2-0-1), saving 81 of 90 combined shots (.900 SV%). He has a 3.29 GAA and .895 SV% in six games this season (2-2-2). The Sharks enter Friday's contest as +170 home underdogs against a Jets team that is 4-1-0 on the road this season.

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Sharks 3-1 less than a week ago, and they will meet again for a rematch on Thursday. Nedeljkovic is coming off his first win of the season in a rollercoaster 6-5 overtime win against the New York Rangers when he allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%). The 29-year-old goalie has a 4.00 GAA and .875 SV% in four games this season (1-2-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as +192 home underdogs against a Devils team tied for first place in the NHL, sporting an 8-2-0 record.

The Sharks (0-4-2) continue their search for their first victory in the 2025-26 season, and will turn to Nedeljkovic to tend the twine on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic has a pedestrian 3.69 GAA and .890 SV% through three games this season (0-2-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as sizable +242 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has been outscored 9-1 at home (0-4-0).

The Sharks (0-4-2) continue their search for their first victory in the 2025-26 season, and will turn to Nedeljkovic to tend the twine on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic has a pedestrian 3.69 GAA and .890 SV% through three games this season (0-2-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as sizable +242 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has been outscored 9-1 at home (0-4-0).

Nedeljkovic had a forgetful outing in San Jose's season-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights and will hope for a better result when he returns to the crease on Tuesday against his former team, the Carolina Hurricanes. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic was stringing together an excellent outing against the Golden Knights before allowing the game-tying goal on a harmless shot from center ice and then turning the puck over in overtime in an eventual 4-3 loss, ultimately allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%). The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as sizable +239 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that has outscored their opposition 10-6 through two games (2-0-0).

Nedeljkovic had a forgetful outing in San Jose's season-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights and will hope for a better result when he returns to the crease on Tuesday against his former team, the Carolina Hurricanes. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic was stringing together an excellent outing against the Golden Knights before allowing the game-tying goal on a harmless shot from center ice and then turning the puck over in overtime in an eventual 4-3 loss, ultimately allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%). The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as sizable +239 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that has outscored their opposition 10-6 through two games (2-0-0).

To some surprise, the Sharks are turning to Alex Nedeljkovic on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights instead of Yaroslav Askarov, their 23-year-old goalie of the future. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic signed with San Jose in the offseason after spending his previous two seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Nedeljkovic posted a 3.12 GAA and .894 SV% in 38 appearances last season (14-15-5). The Sharks have some exciting young talent on their roster, but still enter Thursday's contest as +180 home underdogs against a Golden Knights team coming off a 6-5 shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings last night.

The Sharks are heading in a different direction between the pipes in the 2025-26 season, now with Alex Nedeljkovic and Yaroslav Askarov battling for the crease. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic posted a subpar 3.12 GAA and .894 SV% in 38 appearances last season (14-15-5) on a Pittsburgh Penguins team that struggled defensively.

The Penguins will conclude their third consecutive season without playoff hockey, turning to Nedeljovkic between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Nedeljkovic played well in his most recent outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old goalie has a 3.16 GAA and .894 SV% in 37 appearances this season (13-15-5). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as -101 home underdogs against a Capitals team that is 2-3-0 in their last five games.