Nedeljkovic's Hot Streak Could Secure Sharks Playoff Spot
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What are the San Jose Sharks' playoff hopes and current standings?
On this March 20th, here's what's making headlines for the San Jose Sharks. The San Jose Sharks are one point out of the final wild card spot in the West, with just 15 games left. They're counting on goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to step up down the stretch, as he's the current number one until injured Yaroslav Askarov returns. from his lower body issue. Backup Laurent Brosseuil has NHL experience but limited recent action, including just one start in the last two years. Nedeljkovic struggled in his past two outings, allowing 10 goals on 48 shots, capped by a 5-0 shutout loss to Buffalo on Thursday. Before that slump, though, he was lights out from January 6th to March 14th, going eight wins, one loss, and one tie with a .92.
Four save percentage. That's far better than Askarov's four wins, seven losses, and two ties at .868. Shark spans remember Nedeljkovic's breakout as a 25-year-old rookie with Carolina in 2021, where he finished third in Calder.
How is Alex Nedeljkovic's performance impacting the Sharks' playoff chances?
Voting. He won 15 wins, 5 losses, and 3 ties with a .932 save percentage, sparking their late-season push and shining in the playoffs, too.
Traded to Detroit and later bouncing to Pittsburgh and San Jose, he's proven he can get red-hot in stretches.
With five games to close out March and no back-to-backs, coach Ryan Worsofsky faces choices on starts between Nadelchikovic, Brosat, or a returning. Askarov. A hot streak from any of them could propel San Jose into the postseason in this weaker Western Conference. This net is Nadelchikovic's to own right now, and seizing it might just rewrite his story while sneaking the Sharks into the dance.
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