Yaroslav Askarov Confirmed as Sharks' Starter for Friday's Canucks Game

Yaroslav Askarov will defend the home net for the San Jose Sharks against Vancouver on Friday. Despite a difficult start Wednesday where he allowed four goals on 19 shots before being pulled, Askarov has been outstanding in November, posting a 7-2-0 record with a 1.87 GAA and a .944 save percentage in nine starts. The Canucks are tied for 16th in goal production this season, averaging 3.08 goals per game.