‘Brick wall’ Yaroslav Askarov spurs Sharks’ shootout win to end losing streak

Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov delivered a standout performance to help the San Jose Sharks snap a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Monday night at SAP Center. Askarov stopped all eight attempts he faced across an eight-round shootout, while 19-year-old rookie Ivar Stenberg scored in the first period and subsequently netted the game-winning goal in the eighth round.

Askarov and Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin combined for 67 saves during regulation and overtime before the marathon shootout unfolded. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky and winger Mason Marchment lauded Askarov's display, which included a vital overtime kick save against Bo Horvat on an odd-man rush to keep San Jose in contention.