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    Ann Kimmel
    Ann Kimmel
    May 18, 2023, 16:22

    The Russian goalie had another highlight reel play last night in the AHL's Central Division Final series.

    The Russian goalie had another highlight reel play last night in the AHL's Central Division Final series.

    While many hockey fans immediately think of Juuse Saros when they think of Nashville goaltending, there is another young net minder who is again causing waves for Predators and Admirals fans alike. 

    Twenty year old Yaroslav Askarov, the starting goalie for the Milwaukee Admirals, is once again generating buzz for a play he made in last night's game against the Texas Stars in the Central Division Finals game three. Askarov is not a goalie content to sit back and play conservatively, and he is still learning when to be aggressive and when to allow play to come to him.  Last night he decided to get more involved in the game in front of him. 

    There is a lot to like about not just the play of Askarov but who he is as a person, and this move was just another example of why fans who have seen him play can't stop talking about him. 

    The Admirals will need a strong performance in net from Askarov as they take on the Stars Friday night for game four at 7:00 pm CST. With a win, Milwaukee will take the series and be one step closer to their Calder Cup hopes. 

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