Askarov to Start Saturday vs. Oilers Amidst Winless Streak

Yaroslav Askarov will start in net for the San Jose Sharks Saturday against Edmonton. This marks his second start since the Olympic break and fourth consecutive. The 23-year-old netminder has been winless in his last four outings, posting an .874 save percentage. This season, Askarov holds a 17-16-2 record with a 3.52 GAA and .888 save percentage across 36 appearances. He faces a challenging matchup against the Oilers, who rank third in the NHL for goals per game.