Sharks Focus on Askarov’s Progress Despite Loss to Flyers
Philadelphia, โขPA – october โ24, 2025 -โข While the San Jose Sharks fell to the Philadelphia Flyers, attention post-game centeredโ on the encouraging performance of rookieโข goaltender Yaroslav Askarov and the potential turning pointโฃ it represents for both the player and the team. The Sharksโ lostโค to the Flyers, but the focus shifted to Askarov’s improved play and the confidence boost it provides as he navigates โhis first full NHL season.
Askarov’s recent struggles haveโ been a point of concern for the Sharks, but his performance against the Flyers offered a glimpse of the talent that made him a โฃhighly-touted prospect. the teamโ and coaching staffโ are prioritizing Askarov’s progress and believe a confident goaltender is crucial for the Sharks’ success. This game marks aโค potential shift, offeringโค a foundation forโ consistent performance and a vital step in establishing Askarov as a reliable โขNHL โstarter.
“I was stuck โwith myself as well.Still no idea โขwhat’s [going on] with me before,” Askarov โsaid after the game, displaying an upbeat attitude.”I โฃknow I wasn’t playing great before. Butโข today, it’s a new day, and this was a goodโ game. Justโ trying toโ keep it going and be solid.” He highlighted improvements in his positioning and โhand movements,โ adding, “Pretty much everything [felt good].Stationaryโ [position]. Hands were good. Feltโ more โconfident.”
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky acknowledged Askarov’s impact,stating,”Heโ was good. Made some astonishing saves.โค That’s a confidence booster for him.” Warsofsky also addressed the team’s second-period struggles,attributing them to “Too many penalties. That was the name โฃof the game.” He emphasized the need for discipline, stating, โฃ”We got to keep our sticksโข down. We’re gotta keep our legs moving.We have to understand where we are in shifts and manage those situations.”
Forward โคWilliam Eklund echoed the positive โฃsentiment regarding Askarov, calling him “phenomenal” and suggesting a simplifiedโ approach in โthe second period could generate more offense. “I โthink so. Get more shots to the net. Obviously,โข playing them โback-to-back, โit’s not going to feel the best today. Getting some moreโ pucks to the net โand getting guys at the net,that’sโ going to create scoring chances.”
Veteran Jeff Skinner โคalso offered praise for rookie forward Collin Graf,describing him as “a good player,got โa lot of skillโฆmakes really good plays,really smart,smart player. Always in the right spot.โ Obviously,still a youngโข guy,so he’s going to continue to improve.”
