Askarov has lost four of his last five (1-4-0), posting an ugly 3.65 GAA and .836 SV%. The 23-year-old goalie continues a frustrating stretch, having allowed three or more goals in 15 consecutive games (7-8-0), while posting a concerning 3.50 GAA and .864 SV%. Still, the Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as -120 road favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).
The Sharks will turn to Askarov between the pipes for the 31st time this season when they travel to Tampa Bay on Tuesday. Askarov took the loss in his last start, allowing three goals on 24 shots in a 4-2 loss in Detroit on Friday. The 23-year-old carries a 16-12-1 record and an .890 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup, where the Sharks enter action as massive underdogs at +240 on the money line.
In their last 21 games (12-9-0), the Sharks have allowed fewer than three goals only three times, all while Alex Nedeljkovic has been between the pipes. During that stretch, the Sharks rank second-worst in the league defensively (4.00 GA/GP), and have not received the stout netminding from Askarov that they became accustomed to earlier in the season. In his last 13 games (7-6-0), the 23-year-old Askarov has an ugly 3.64 GAA and .865 SV%. The Sharks enter Friday’s contest as +158 road underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings team whose four-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday in a 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins.
In their last 21 games (12-9-0), the Sharks have allowed fewer than three goals only three times, all while Alex Nedeljkovic has been between the pipes. During that stretch, the Sharks rank second-worst in the league defensively (4.00 GA/GP), and have not received the stout netminding from Askarov that they became accustomed to earlier in the season. In his last 13 games (7-6-0), the 23-year-old Askarov has an ugly 3.64 GAA and .865 SV%. The Sharks enter Friday’s contest as +158 road underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings team whose four-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday in a 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins.
The Sharks are coming off an impressive 5-4 come-from-behind overtime win yesterday against the Dallas Stars, and will turn to Askarov to tend the twine on the tail end of their back-to-back. The 23-year-old Askarov has allowed three or more goals in each of his last 12 outings (7-5-0), posting a 3.42 GAA and .871 SV%. The Sharks enter Sunday’s contest as +130 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Askarov is coming off a forgetful performance, allowing three goals on 10 shots (.700 SV%) before being pulled in an eventual 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old goalie is amid a tough stretch altogether, allowing three or more goals in 11 straight (6-5-0), posting a 3.54 GAA and .869 SV%. The Sharks enter the action on Wednesday as sizeable +212 road underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings team that is missing several key offensive contributors.
Askarov is coming off a forgetful performance, allowing three goals on 10 shots (.700 SV%) before being pulled in an eventual 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old goalie is amid a tough stretch altogether, allowing three or more goals in 11 straight (6-5-0), posting a 3.54 GAA and .869 SV%. The Sharks enter the action on Wednesday as sizeable +212 road underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings team that is missing several key offensive contributors.
Askarov is 5-4-0 in December and hopes to end the month above .500 with a victory on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 23-year-old Askarov has had an up-and-down season, posting a 3.38 GAA and .897 SV% in 25 games (14-10-1). He has allowed three or more goals in nine straight games. The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as +148 home underdogs against a red-hot Wild team with only one regulation loss in their last 11 games (9-1-1).
Askarov was unable to maintain the otherworldly 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% he had in 10 November games (8-2-0), falling drastically to a 4.29 GAA and .870 SV% in eight December outings (4-4-0). Still, the 23-year-old goalie has a winning 13-10-1 record this season, helping the Sharks stay in playoff contention in a competitive Western Conference. The Sharks enter Monday's contest as +151 road underdogs against an Anaheim Ducks team that has been outscored 9-2 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Askarov was unable to maintain the otherworldly 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% he had in 10 November games (8-2-0), falling drastically to a 4.29 GAA and .870 SV% in eight December outings (4-4-0). Still, the 23-year-old goalie has a winning 13-10-1 record this season, helping the Sharks stay in playoff contention in a competitive Western Conference. The Sharks enter Monday's contest as +151 road underdogs against an Anaheim Ducks team that has been outscored 9-2 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Askarov was pulled after he allowed four goals on 16 shots in the Sharks' 7-2 loss in Vegas on Tuesday. Askarov has struggled as of late, going 2-4-0 with a 4.87 GAA and .858 SV% in his last six starts. He draws a solid matchup vs. the Canucks on Saturday, but they'll be getting Elias Pettersson back tonight and the Sharks are +128 road underdogs.
After an otherworldly November, posting a 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0), Askarov has fallen off to a 3.98 GAA and .879 SV% in six December games (3-3-0). While the 23-year-old Askarov's elite November remains the highlight, Askarov has been a cornerstone for a young Sharks team that continues to hover around playoff contention. He has a 3.22 GAA and .900 SV% in 22 games this season (12-9-1). The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as +180 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team on a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
After an otherworldly November, posting a 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0), Askarov has fallen off to a 3.98 GAA and .879 SV% in six December games (3-3-0). While the 23-year-old Askarov's elite November remains the highlight, Askarov has been a cornerstone for a young Sharks team that continues to hover around playoff contention. He has a 3.22 GAA and .900 SV% in 22 games this season (12-9-1). The Sharks enter the action on Tuesday as +180 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team on a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
Askarov has only played once in the last 10 days, but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old Askarov has struggled with a 4.05 GAA and .846 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). The Sharks are hoping Askarov's prolonged break can help him return to the form he had in November when he boasted an excellent 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +118 home underdogs against a Flames team that has won four of their last five (4-1-0).
Askarov has only played once in the last 10 days, but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old Askarov has struggled with a 4.05 GAA and .846 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). The Sharks are hoping Askarov's prolonged break can help him return to the form he had in November when he boasted an excellent 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +118 home underdogs against a Flames team that has won four of their last five (4-1-0).
Askarov has earned primary duties between the pipes for the Sharks, but has struggled in the past two weeks, posting a 3.20 GAA and .869 SV% in his last five games (2-3-0). He will not play on Tuesday due to an illness, allowing Alex Nedeljkovic to tend the twine against the Philadelphia Flyers.
