Home » Sports » NHL » San Jose Sharks

Sharks Insight: Askarov Sets Franchise Record, How Can Stenberg & Misa Gain More Shootout Trust?

Yaroslav Askarov set a San Jose Sharks record: And how can Ivar Stenberg & Michael Misa gain more trust on the shootout?

By Sheng Peng · San Jose Hockey Now

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 5:21 AM

Key Things to Know

Yaroslav Askarov stopped a franchise-record eight shootout attempts in the Sharks' 3-2 win against the Islanders.
Ivar Stenberg scored the winning shootout goal for San Jose in the eighth round.
The San Jose Sharks defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 following the eight-round shootout.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov set a franchise record by stopping all eight shootout attempts in the San Jose Sharks' 3-2 victory against the New York Islanders. Rookie forward Ivar Stenberg scored the decisive eighth-round shootout goal to secure the win after both teams were held scoreless through the opening seven rounds.

Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky explained that the team relies heavily on summer analytical research and goaltending coach Thomas Speer's pre-scouting reports to establish shootout selections. Sheng Peng notes that Stenberg's calm execution could help him and fellow rookie Michael Misa earn higher spots in future shootout rotations.

Read the full article on San Jose Hockey Now

Sharks Insight: Askarov Sets Franchise Record, How Can Stenberg & Misa Gain More Shootout Trust?

More San Jose Sharks News

Never Miss a Sports Update