Yaroslav Askarov to Start for Sharks Against Mammoth After Morning Skate

Yaroslav Askarov was the first goalie off during Monday's morning skate, indicating he will draw the home start for the San Jose Sharks against the Mammoth, as reported by Max Miller of NHL.com. Askarov has been largely effective recently, going 4-1-0 with a 2.65 GAA and .919 save percentage across his last five starts, despite allowing four goals on 19 shots in a recent game against the Avalanche. He holds a 1-1-0 record with eight goals allowed on 60 shots (.867 save percentage) in two previous starts against Utah this year.