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What we learned as Sharks can’t reward Yaroslav Askarov’s stout night vs. Sabres

BOX SCOREThe San Jose Sharks just can’t score at 5-on-5.And when their power play fails, like it did on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, it’s a 2-0 loss.Here are three takeaways from tonight:Life Apart for WillMack?For Macklin Celebrini and…

By Sheng Peng · NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:48 PM

Key Things to Know

The San Jose Sharks suffered a 2-0 shutout loss to the Buffalo Sabres despite Yaroslav Askarov making 38 saves.
Buffalo goaltender Colten Ellis kept a clean sheet as San Jose went 0-for-3 on the power play.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky split up young forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith during 5-on-5 play.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov stopped 38 of 39 shots, but the San Jose Sharks were shut out 2-0 by the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo goaltender Colten Ellis earned the shutout victory as San Jose failed to convert on any of their three power-play opportunities and struggled to generate consistent offense.

Sheng Peng highlighted head coach Ryan Warsofsky's decision to split up forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith at 5-on-5 for the first time this season. The article also notes that Jacob Trouba served as an alternate captain in place of the injured Alex Wennberg, while the Sharks dropped to 31st in the NHL in 5-on-5 scoring.

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What we learned as Sharks can’t reward Yaroslav Askarov’s stout night vs. Sabres

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