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Western Central Standings

Team W-L-OTL Pts
43-19-5 91
43-20-5 91
41-19-9 91
39-25-4 82
36-29-3 75
33-27-8 74
28-35-5 61
19-44-5 43

2023 Goaltending

STATS W
Wins
L
Losses
OTL
Overtime Loss
GAA
Goals Against Average
SV%
Saves Percentage
SO
Shutout
Regular Season 1 0 0 1.46 .943 0

Top Yaroslav Askarov News

  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Sent back to minors

    Askarov was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.

    Askarov's return to the minors could bode well for the availability of Kevin Lankinen (illness) for Tuesday's contest against Chicago. The 21-year-old Askarov earned his first NHL win Saturday, stopping 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 shootout victory over Washington.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Earns first career win

    Askarov stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Capitals.

    Askarov couldn't protect a 2-0 lead in regulation, but he was solid in his first NHL start of the season. He got a little help on a video review that negated the Capitals' go-ahead tally in the third period. Askarov then stopped Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin in the shootout to secure the win. The 21-year-old Askarov is likely to head back to AHL Milwaukee once Kevin Lankinen (illness) is ready to return to action.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Tending twine against Capitals

    Askarov will defend the road goal Saturday against Washington, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

    Askarov stopped all six shots he faced across 16:40 of playing time after Juuse Saros was pulled in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Carolina. This will be the first NHL start of the season for Askarov, who stopped 31 shots in a 4-3 loss to Montreal on Jan. 12 during his debut with the Predators. Washington ranks 31st in the league this campaign with 2.30 goals per contest.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Makes six saves in relief

    Askarov stopped all six shots he faced after taking over for Juuse Saros in a 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

    After Saros allowed five goals through the first two periods, Askarov made his season debut to open the third, turning aside six shots. After going 8-6-1 with a .908 save percentage with AHL Milwaukee this season, the 21-year-old Askarov was recalled Wednesday with Kevin Lankinen (illness) unavailable. The Predators play back-to-back games Friday and Saturday, meaning Askarov would likely be in line for his second career start this weekend if Lankinen remains unavailable.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Summoned Wednesday

    Askarov was called up by Nashville on Wednesday, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.

    Askarov has a 2.45 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 15 AHL contests with Milwaukee in 2023-24. Kevin Lankinen didn't join the Predators for the start of the morning skate, and if the veteran goaltender isn't available Wednesday versus Carolina, then Askarov will presumably back up Juuse Saros.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Gives up five goals

    Askarov (undisclosed) allowed five goals on 25 shots against AHL Chicago on Saturday.

    Askarov has just one NHL appearance in his career, allowing four goals on 35 shots (.886 save percentage) versus Montreal in January of 2023. Even with his return from injury, the netminder is unlikely to break into the NHL any time soon, as he is likely fourth on the Predators' goalie depth chart behind Admirals teammate Troy Grosenick.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Dealing with injury

    Askarov (undisclosed) was recently hurt while playing for AHL Milwaukee, general manager Barry Trotz told Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now on Wednesday.

    Askarov is one of the top goalie prospects in the minors. He's lived up to the hype so far with the Admirals, posting a 1.60 GAA and a .935 save percentage over five games. Without more details, it's unclear when Askarov may be available again.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Takes loss in debut

    Askarov stopped 31 shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens.

    Making his debut for the Predators, the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft showed some nerves in the first period, but he settled down and the Habs needed power plays to score their final two goals of the night. Askarov will likely head back to AHL Milwaukee, where the 20-year-old goaltending prospect sports a 2.66 GAA and .905 save percentage through 22 games, when Kevin Lankinen (illness) is feeling 100 percent.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Returned to AHL affiliate

    Askarov was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday.

    Askarov was recalled Wednesday and made his NHL debut Thursday, giving up four goals on 35 shots in a 4-3 loss to Montreal. The 20-year-old goaltender was selected 11th overall in 2020 and is expected to be the Predators' goaltender of the future. He was recalled as Kevin Lankinen was ill and unable to play. Askarov is 13-6-2 with a 2.66 GAA and a .905 save percentage in the AHL this season.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Making NHL debut

    Askarov will guard the road goal versus the Canadiens on Thursday, Willy Daunic of Bally Sports Tennessee reports.

    Askarov will make his NHL debut in this contest, with Kevin Lankinen (illness) unavailable. With AHL Milwaukee, Askarov has a 13-6-4 record with a 2.66 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 22 games in his first season in North America.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Called up Wednesday

    Askarov was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Wednesday.

    Askarov is up as insurance in goal for the Predators -- Juuse Saros will start versus the Maple Leafs, but Kevin Lankinen (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision. Given the relatively minor nature of Lankinen's injury, Askarov shouldn't be expected to play during this stint with the big club.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Inks entry-level contract

    Askarov signed a three-year, entry-level deal with Nashville on Monday.

    Askarov was selected 11th overall by the Predators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He's appeared in 16 games with KHL St. Petersburg over the last three seasons, posting a terrific 1.48 GAA and .937 save percentage in the process. The 6-foot-3 netminder will turn 20 this offseason and will likely begin next year with AHL Milwaukee but could make an NHL impact before long.

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  • Predators' Yaroslav Askarov: Playing well in KHL

    Askarov has gone 1-1-2 while posting an impressive 1.53 GAA and .925 save percentage through four games with the KHL's SKA St. Petersburg this season.

    Askarov, the 11th overall pick from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, will play the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign in Russia, but he could make the transition to North America to play in the AHL or serve as Juuse Saros' backup next season. Saros is locked in as the Predators' No. 1 netminder after signing a four-year, $20 million contract in August, but the addition of Askarov could give Nashville one of the more formidable goaltending duos in the NHL moving forward.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 178 lbs
Birthplace: Omsk, Russia
Age: 21
Experience: 1