US EditionSharks’ Nedeljkovic to Start vs. Flyers; Tocchet Calls Celebrini a ‘Hockey Nerd’
Alex Nedeljkovic starts in goal due to Yaroslav Askarov's illness as the Sharks aim to maintain their playoff position on a five-game road trip.
- On Tuesday, San Jose Sharks goalie Alex Nedeljkovic will start against the Philadelphia Flyers because Yaroslav Askarov is ill, but coach Ryan Warsofsky said Askarov should back him up.
- In 13 games since the start of November, Yaroslav Askarov is 9-4-0 with a.928 save percentage, though his last start on Friday saw him allow three goals on 23 shots against the Dallas Stars.
- Nedeljkovic rebounded on Sunday with 28 saves, including 15 in the third period, leading the Sharks to a 4-1 win in Raleigh and snapping a 0-3-0 skid since Nov. 7.
- Ryan Reaves returns to the Sharks' lineup, making Jeff Skinner a healthy scratch for only the second time this season, while Timothy Liljegren is questionable and Shakir Mukhamadullin could enter if needed, with Adam Gaudette moving to the third line.
- Tuesday marks Nedeljkovic's first consecutive starts this season, last done March 4 and 7, as the Sharks hold the second and final wild card spot via points percentage .
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Lethargic Sharks follow familiar pattern in loss to Philadelphia Flyers
The San Jose Sharks are far enough along in their season to know what works for them, and, more importantly, what doesn’t. But playing the right way consistently remains a work in progress. Outshot from the outset, the Sharks never found their game for any significant length of time in a sluggish 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Sharks allowed second-period, even-strength goals to forwards Carl Grundstr…
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Sharks’ Nedeljkovic to start vs. Flyers as Askarov deals with illness
San Jose Sharks goalie Alex Nedeljkovic will start against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday as Yaroslav Askarov deals with an illness, coach Ryan Warsofsky told reporters. Askarov should still be able to back up Nedeljkovic, Warsofsky said, as the Sharks play the third game of a five-game road trip. Nedeljkovic finished with 28 saves, including 15 in the third period, to lead the Sharks to an impressive 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in …
Sharks’ Yaroslav Askarov out against Flyers with illness, Justin Kowalkoski signed to ATO - Daily Faceoff
The San Jose Sharks have announced that goaltender Yaroslav Askarov will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers due to an illness, and that they’ve signed Justin Kowalkoski to an amateur tryout contract. G Yaroslav Askarov will not play tonight due to illness.G Justin Kowalkoski has been added to the roster on an ATO.— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) December 9, 2025 According to reports earlier in the day, Askarov was…
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