Tarasov turned aside 25 shots in Tuesday's 9-4 rout of the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Buffalo scored the first goal just 30 seconds into the contest, but Columbus then struck seven straight times over the next period and a half to build a lead even its porous defense couldn't squander. When they did get scoring chances though, the Sabres were consistently beating Tarasov to his blocker side, a leak the young netminder will need to address. The win was his first of the season, but an .828 save percentage in his first two starts doesn't create a lot of optimism that he'll be a useful fantasy asset, no matter what kind of offensive support Tarasov gets.

Tarasov will defend the road net Tuesday against the Sabres, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will make a second straight start after he stopped 24 of 29 shots in a 6-3 loss to New Jersey on Saturday during his season debut. Columbus is attempting to get him back up to speed following his recovery from a knee injury. The Sabres sit 26th in the league this campaign with 2.81 goals per game.

Tarasov turned aside 24 of 29 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

New jersey's final goal was scored into an empty net. Making his first NHL start of the season, Tarasov got a quick taste of Columbus' defensive struggles when a Johnny Gaudreau turnover turned into a Jack Hughes goal just 47 seconds into the first period. Tarasov had little chance on any of the other four pucks that beat him, which included two more tallies by Hughes. Now that he's healthy, the 24-year-old will battle with Spencer Martin for backup action behind Elvis Merzlikins as the Jackets try to juggle three goalies.

Tarasov will guard the home net Saturday against the Devils, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will make his first start of the year after recovering from an offseason knee injury. The 24-year-old netminder was 4-11-1 with an .892 save percentage with Columbus last season. He'll have a tough task against a New Jersey team that's averaging 3.48 goals per game.

Tarasov (knee) was recalled from his conditioning loan with AHL Cleveland on Monday. He was also activated from long-term injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov appears to be ready to make his NHL season debut after a knee injury prevented him from participating in training camp. He posted a 4-11-1 record with a 3.91 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 17 appearances with the Blue Jackets last season. Tarasov could compete for starts with Spencer Martin until Elvis Merzlikins (illness) is available to return.

Tarasov (knee) was placed on long-term injured reserve on Saturday and sent to AHL Cleveland on a conditioning stint.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has yet to play this season after going into training camp with a knee problem. Tarasov should get in plenty of playing time at Cleveland over the next eight days, as the Monsters play five times. Tarasov could replace Spencer Martin as the backup goaltender behind Elvis Merzlikins upon his return to the Columbus lineup.

Tarasov (knee) is still 2-3 weeks away from being ready to return, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov missed all of training camp and was placed on season-opening injured reserve. The 24-year-old will still need a little more time -- and potentially a conditioning stint with AHL Cleveland -- before he'll be ready to play. The success of Spencer Martin as Elvis Merzlikins' backup could make Tarasov's path to NHL time difficult this year.

Tarasov (knee) was placed on the injured/non-roster list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov won't be available for the start of the 2023-24 season after sitting out training camp due to a knee injury. He posted a 4-11-1 record for Columbus last season with a 3.91 GAA and an .892 save percentage in 17 appearances. Spencer Martin will go into the 2023-24 campaign as Elvis Merzlikins' backup.

Tarasov (knee) may not be ready for the start of the regular season, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets were hoping Tarasov would be healthy enough to back up Elvis Merzlikins when games begin to count Oct. 12, but his uncertain status prompted the team to claim Spencer Martin off waivers from the Canucks. "We don't have a timeframe on Tarasov's injury right now; it's a work in progress," GM Jarmo Kekalainen said after making the claim. "We just wanted to make sure that we don't have to go into the season with not enough quality goaltenders who have experience and ability to play in the NHL." If Tarasov's absence does extend into the regular season, he could end up getting a rehab assignment at AHL Cleveland before rejoining the NHL roster.

Tarasov is dealing with a knee injury and is considered day-to-day, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov had a 4-11-1 record, 3.91 GAA and .892 save percentage in 17 contests with the Blue Jackets in 2022-23. Provided he's healthy, Tarasov will compete with Aaron Dell for Columbus' backup job.