Askarov will patrol the crease on the road versus the Wild on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Askarov has been struggling for victories this season, winning just two of his last nine outings while posting a 3.28 GAA and .888 save percentage. Despite the slump, the 24-year-old netminder will make his third straight start while Alex Nedeljkovic serves as the No. 2 option.