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Russian goalkeeper made one of the best saves of the year in the NHL

Forward “Ottawa” Drake Baterson threw in the open corner, but the goalkeeper “San Jose” in the fall managed to catch the puck trap. Sharks eventually won 6-2, and the Russian was recognized as the first star of the meeting

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Russian goalkeeper made one of the best saves of the year in the NHL

The San Jose Sharks beat the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in a guest game of the NHL regular championship.

One of the heroes of the meeting was the Russian goalkeeper Yaroslav Askarov, who reflected 41 shots.

Askarov made the most incredible save at 4-1 when he repelled Drake Baterson's throw. Forward “Ottawa” threw in the open corner, but the Russian in the fall managed to catch the puck trap.

Askarov was recognized as the best player of the meeting. On the NHL website, the save of the Russian was named a candidate for the title of the best of the season.

San Jose has 13 points and is seventh in the Western Conference. “Ottawa” with 14 points is located on the fifth line in the East.

Source: РБК ↗

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