San Jose Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov won't start for the third straight game against the New York Islanders tonight. Askarov last started Jan. 11 against the Minnesota Wild, making three starts in the last four games.

Georgiev surrendered four goals on 31 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders. This game appeared to have been trending toward a low-scoring affair after the opening stanza, but the Islanders blitzed Georgiev for three goals in the middle frame.

Doing so on the same night the organization honored Brent Sutter — inducting him into the team’s Hall of Fame and onto the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena — with one of the season’s better crowds in attendance, gave a little bit extra to an otherwise forgettable 4-1 win over the Sharks on Saturday.

With Brent Sutter in the house for his Isles Hall of Fame induction, the New York Islanders took care of business on Saturday night with a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks at UBS Arena. It was an important response for the Islanders,

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Guarding goal Tuesday

The San Jose Sharks had another disappointing performance as the New York Islanders won 4-1 on Saturday night.

The San Jose Sharks gave up three goals in the second period, including a backbreaker with just 27 seconds left before intermission in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday at UBS Arena. The Sharks managed just 11 shots in the first two periods,

The Preds are 5-5 in their last ten but have won three straight. A fourth straight win could restore their confidence. Was Monday's game the best of Will Smith's young career? Possibly. The forward moved the puck much faster and did not wait for plays to develop. He showcased his skill and high hockey IQ, which led directly to offensive chances.

The San Jose Sharks might have to make a decision about their three goalies soon. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky shared that Vitek Vanecek, who suffered a fractured cheek when a puck struck him on the bench in mid-December,

Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves, Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist and the Rangers beat the Senators on Tuesday night.