Trying to move on from a high-flying throwback the previous game, the Edmonton Oilers were in Tampa Bay last night to take on the Lightning. The Bolts had a slow start to the 2025–26 season, but have since rebounded.
“This is not just another goalie that we acquired.” That’s how San Jose Sharks director of goaltending Evgeni Nabokov views Yaroslav Askarov, according to Sergey Demidov at RG.org.
Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade. Kevin Weekes reported that top goaltending prospect Askarov has asked to be dealt and will not report to the Nashville Predators farm club Milwaukee Admirals.
In the history of the NHL, 26 goalies have won 45 or more playoff games over the course of their careers. How many of the 26 can you name in five minutes?