Yaroslav Askarov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Yaroslav Askarov is an NHL goaltender for the San Jose Sharks.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Yaroslav Askarov has appeared in 10 games with a 4-6-0 record and a 90.1% save percentage. He is at +6.7 goals saved above expected, 7th of 65 goaltenders with three or more games.
Scouting Report
Yaroslav Askarov, a goaltender early in his NHL career, plays a share of the starts and makes a modest impact in net. He is working to establish consistency at this level.
However, his play is marked by inconsistency from start to start. He gives up soft goals from distance and has too many rough nights, which can undermine his team's efforts in key moments.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Born | June 16, 2002 (age 24) in Omsk, Russia |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 11 — NSH |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4-6-0 | 90.1% | 2.92 | 6.7 | 0 | 8.5 | 1.52 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Yaroslav Askarov ranks in the 92th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Save Splits
| Even Strength | Power Play | Shorthanded | Total Saves | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 7 | 55 | 264 | 29 |
Rate & Value
| GP | W | L | OT | SV% | GAA | SO | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 90.1% | 2.92 | 0 | 6.7 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 90.1% | 2.92 | 6.7 | 8.5 |
| 2025-26 | 47 | 21 | 20 | 88.3% | 3.63 | -18.9 | -10.8 |
| 2024-25 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 89.6% | 3.10 | 2.8 | 4.9 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 94.3% | 1.47 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| 2022-23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88.6% | 4.15 | -0.3 | -0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Yaroslav Askarov has been worth 8.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 92nd percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +6.7 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.1% save percentage.
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 8.5 in 2026-27.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yaroslav Askarov's GAR this season?
Yaroslav Askarov has been worth 8.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 92nd percentile of NHL players.
What is Yaroslav Askarov's WAR this season?
Yaroslav Askarov has been worth about 1.5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 92nd percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Yaroslav Askarov's GSAx this season?
Yaroslav Askarov has saved +6.7 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2026-27 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Yaroslav Askarov's goalie stats this season?
Yaroslav Askarov has a 90.1% save percentage and a 2.92 goals-against average in the 2026-27 season.
Is Yaroslav Askarov a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Yaroslav Askarov grades above average this season with 8.5 GAR, in the 92nd percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
How tall is Yaroslav Askarov, and how much does he weigh?
Yaroslav Askarov is 6'3" tall and weighs 180 lb. Born June 16, 2002 (age 24) in Omsk, Russia.
How many shots has Yaroslav Askarov faced in 2026-27?
Yaroslav Askarov has made 264 saves on 293 shots (a 90.1% save percentage) in 2026-27.
How many of Yaroslav Askarov's saves come at even strength?
202 of Yaroslav Askarov's 264 saves in 2026-27 came at even strength, with the rest on special teams.