Nedeljkovic allowed two goals on 26 shots in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Penguins. The third goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic put in a good effort, but Sidney Crosby's tip-in goal at 7:35 of the second period was enough to sink him. Anthony Mantha also scored in the third, and Evgeni Malkin added an empty-netter. Nedeljkovic was unable to get one over on his old teammates, but this was his best start of the season. He's 0-2-1 with 11 goals allowed on 100 shots. The 29-year-old netminder will remain a shaky option in fantasy behind a Sharks team that has yet to put in a full effort all over the ice. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky has alternated goalies so far, and if that continues, Nedeljkovic's next outing would be Thursday versus the Rangers.

Nedeljkovic is expected to start at home against Pittsburgh on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

EDGE Analysis

It's an opportunity for Nedeljkovic to face his former team. He had a 14-15-5 record, 3.12 GAA and .894 save percentage in 38 outings with Pittsburgh in 2024-25. The 29-year-old goaltender has started in two games this season, going 0-1-1 while stopping 65 of 74 shots (.878 save percentage). Pittsburgh is 3-2-0 and has scored 15 goals in five games this year.

Nedeljkovic stopped 38 of 43 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic is off to a rough start in 2025-26, allowing nine goals on 74 shots while going 0-1-1 over two games. He was able to keep the Hurricanes at bay for the first period. Until one of Nedeljkovic or Yaroslav Askarov finds some rhythm, the Sharks' crease is likely to be a timeshare. San Jose will visit Utah on Friday for its next game.

Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease against Carolina on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic is coming off a disastrous 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas on Thursday. He stopped 27 shots in the defeat while making costly errors on the Golden Knights' tying and game-winning goals. Nedeljkovic has a 5-3-1 record with a 2.53 GAA and a .918 save percentage across nine previous regular-season appearances against Carolina.

Nedeljkovic allowed four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Vegas earned its first two goals, but Nedeljkovic had some sour luck on the last two. Jack Eichel tied the game at 18:26 of the third period with a long-range shot that skipped off the ice and eluded Nedeljkovic. In overtime, the 29-year-old netminder tried to play the puck well outside his crease but turned it over, allowing Reilly Smith to score the game-winner. It's a team debut to forget for Nedeljkovic, who will compete with Yaroslav Askarov for starts this season. Expect Askarov to get the nod in Saturday's home game against the Ducks.

Nedeljkovic will get the Opening Night assignment at home versus Vegas on Thursday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic played the last two seasons with Pittsburgh, posting a 14-15-5 record with a 3.12 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 38 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He was dealt to San Jose in the offseason and his role in San Jose is likely as the backup to Yaroslav Askarov this season. The Golden Knights lost their opener Wednesday, falling 6-5 in a shootout to the Kings.

Nedeljkovic (personal) participated in Monday's practice with the non-game group, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic was absent from Sunday's skate because of a personal matter. He posted a 14-15-5 record with one shutout, a 3.12 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 38 regular-season appearances for Pittsburgh in 2024-25. After being acquired by the Sharks in the summer, Nedeljkovic will open the upcoming campaign as Yaroslav Askarov's backup.

Nedeljkovic missed practice Sunday due to a personal matter, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic figures to battle for starts this season with Yaroslav Askarov, though Askarov probably has the inside track in the fight for the No. 1 gig. The 29-year-old Nedeljkovic had a 14-15-5 record, 3.12 GAA and .894 save percentage in 38 outings with Pittsburgh in 2024-25.

Nedeljkovic was traded to the Sharks from the Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic figures to step in as the No. 2 option behind Yaroslav Askarov heading into the 2025-26 campaign -- though Askarov is far from a lock for the starting job after going 4-6-2 with a 3.10 GAA in his 13 NHL appearances last year. For his part, Nedeljkovic comes in having gone 14-15-5 with an .894 save percentage and one shutout in 38 outings with Pittsburgh in 2024-25.

Nedeljkovic stopped 18 of 20 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Nedeljkovic ended the season with a win against a 13-forward, five-defensemen lineup. The 29-year-old goalie had some highlights this season, including a goalie goal in January, but his overall body of work was unimpressive. In 38 games, he produced a 14-15-5 record with a 3.12 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 38 appearances. He's under contract for 2025-26, but given both his struggles and Tristan Jarry's flaws, the Penguins could be looking for an upgrade in goal over the summer.