The Sharks lacked life in their defeat last night against the Vegas Golden Knights, falling 2-1 in regulation and registering just 16 shots on goal, but there are still positive takeaways from the game. I will share my key takeaways from last night.
Askarov shines in loss
Despite losing, the Sharks should be feeling good about their goaltending at the NHL level right now. Askarov dazzled in a 27-save effort, letting in just two goals. This comes on the heels of a Nedeljkovic shutout in their preseason opener. The Sharks' goaltending struggled mightily last season, even including the poor team defense in front of them.