Yaroslav Askarov — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Yaroslav Askarov is an NHL goaltender for the San Jose Sharks.
Player Overview
This young goaltender is currently experiencing significant challenges, reflected in a high 3.63 goals-against average and a sub-.890 save percentage over 47 games this season. His overall impact is notably negative, with a -12.6 GAR and -20.6 GSAx.
Across 63 career games, he has accumulated a negative GSAx and has yet to record a shutout. While he had a modest positive GAR season previously, his current performance indicates he is struggling to provide league-average goaltending.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | San Jose Sharks |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 11 — NSH |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 21-20-4 | 88.3% | 3.63 | -20.6 | 0 | -12.6 | -2.25 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Yaroslav Askarov ranks in the 4th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 47 | 21 | 20 | 88.3% | 3.63 | -20.6 | -12.6 |
| 2024-25 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 89.6% | 3.10 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 94.3% | 1.47 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| 2022-23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 88.6% | 4.15 | -0.4 | -0.2 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Yaroslav Askarov has been worth -12.6 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 4th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -20.6 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 88.3% save percentage.
Across 4 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 2.9 in 2023-24.
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 -12.6 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 4th percentile of NHL players.
What is Yaroslav Askarov's GSAx this season?
Yaroslav Askarov has saved -20.6 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Yaroslav Askarov's goalie stats this season?
Yaroslav Askarov has a 88.3% save percentage and a 3.63 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.