Askarov to Start Against High-Scoring Lightning on Saturday

Yaroslav Askarov will patrol the home crease for the San Jose Sharks against Tampa Bay on Saturday. Despite allowing 10 goals on 92 shots, Askarov has won his last three outings. This season, he holds a 15-10-1 record with a 3.35 GAA and an .896 save percentage across 26 appearances. Tampa Bay ranks fourth in the league with 3.35 goals per game, presenting a significant challenge for the Sharks' netminder.