UPDATE: The San Jose Sharks are still searching for their first win of the season after a 6-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth on October 18, 2025. A critical mistake by goalie Yaroslav Askarov proved costly, as a turnover led to a go-ahead goal from Liam O’Brien, sealing the Sharks’ fate at the Delta Center in Utah.
In a game that saw a remarkable second-period resurgence, the Sharks erased a 2-0 deficit. Goals from Tyler Toffoli and Jeff Skinner ignited hope for the Sharks, but Askarov’s blunder late in the second turned the tide. The young goalie, attempting to play the puck behind the net, lost control, allowing O’Brien to pounce and score his first goal since April 17, 2024.
Askarov’s performance included 28 saves, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Sharks from suffering their fourth consecutive defeat. Following the costly turnover, Nick Schmaltz extended the Mammoth’s lead with a hat trick goal early in the third period, while Michael Carcone and Clayton Keller added insurance goals.
The Sharks’ lone highlight came when Macklin Celebrini scored at the 16:51 mark of the third, but the moment was bittersweet as the Sharks remain the last winless team in the NHL at 0-4.
The Sharks will attempt to turn their fortunes around when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins at SAP Center tomorrow. Alex Nedeljkovic is expected to start in goal as the team looks to break their losing streak.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if the Sharks can rebound from this tough start and gain momentum in the next game. The urgent question remains: can San Jose find their footing against a formidable Penguins squad?
Stay tuned for updates as the Sharks aim for their first victory of the season.
