Tarasov was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov went 2-2-0 with a 6.09 GAA and .840 save percentage in four appearances during this recent NHL stint. The demotion of Tarasov likely indicates that Elvis Merzlikins (personal) will be rejoining the team ahead of Friday's matchup with the Islanders.

Tarasov stopped 31 of 37 shots in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov was shakey at times Tuesday, allowing six goals, including three in the first period. However, the Blue Jackets would rally to score three times in the third to tie the game before winning in overtime. The 23-year-old Tarasov improves to 4-11-1 with a .892 save percentage this season. He should continue to see the majority of starts in Columbus while Elvis Merzlikins (personal) remains unavailable.

Tarasov will be in goal versus Washington on the road Tuesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has played in three of the club's last four contests in which he posted a 1-2-0 record and 6.22 GAA. Despite giving up four or more goals in all three of his appearances, the Blue Jackets will continue to utilize the 23-year-old netminder ahead of Michael Hutchinson while Elvis Merzlikins (personal) is away from the team.

Tarasov stopped 24 of 29 shots before being replaced by Michael Hutchinson late in the second period of Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

The second frame was a disaster for Columbus, as Vegas scored four goals in just over six minutes to drive Tarasov from the crease, although the collapse was a total team effort. The Blue Jackets have the fewest points in the league and are angling to have the best odds of landing Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL Draft. They haven't given Tarasov much help since his latest promotion -- the 23-year-old netminder is 1-3-0 in four appearances with a 4.94 GAA and .862 save percentage in that span.

Tarasov will get the road start Sunday against the Golden Knights, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov struggled in his last outing Thursday, allowing four goals on 27 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Kings. The 24-year-old netminder will face a Vegas team averaging 3.2 goals per game. Tarasov is 3-10-1 this season with a .900 save percentage.

Tarasov gave up four goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

While that looks like a full game's work on the surface, Tarasov only played 33:48. He was replaced by Michael Hutchinson after allowing the Kings' fourth tally in a span of 9:04 during the second period. With nine goals allowed over two appearances since rejoining the big club, Tarasov isn't doing much to be noticed in fantasy. He's at 3-10-1 with a 3.56 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 15 appearances this season. It's unclear which of Tarasov or Hutchinson will get the nod Friday in Anaheim.

Tarasov is expected to start on the road against Los Angeles on Thursday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov is set to make his second straight start after allowing five goals on 32 shots in Columbus' 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks on Tuesday. He has a 3-9-1 record, 3.40 GAA and .903 save percentage in 14 contests this season. Los Angeles has the 11th-ranked offense with 3.34 goals per game in 2022-23. With Tarasov starting Thursday, Michael Hutchinson might play between the pipes Friday versus Anaheim.

Tarasov allowed five goals on 32 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov made his first NHL appearance since Jan. 17, and it wasn't a pretty one. The Sharks rallied from two goals down in the third period to force overtime, but Johnny Gaudreau capped off a five-point night in the extra session. Tarasov is up to 3-9-1 with a 3.40 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 14 NHL outings this season. Both he and Michael Hutchinson will likely get one of the next two games -- the Blue Jackets face the Kings on Thursday and the Ducks on Friday.

Tarasov will guard the road goal against San Jose on Tuesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has a 2-9-1 record with a 3.28 GAA and a .908 save percentage in 13 appearances with the Blue Jackets this season. His last NHL start was a 26-save effort in a 2-1 loss to Nashville on Jan. 17. Tarasov was brought up from AHL Cleveland on Friday due to the absence of Elvis Merzlikins (personal). The Sharks sit 24th in the league this campaign with 2.87 goals per game.

Tarasov was called up Friday by Columbus on an emergency basis.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has a 2-9-1 record, 3.28 GAA and .908 save percentage in 13 games with Columbus this season. He's also posted a 4.07 GAA and an .871 save percentage in nine AHL contests with Cleveland in 2022-23. Tarasov was summoned because Elvis Merzlikins (personal) has returned to Latvia to be with family. Michael Hutchinson and Tarasov are projected to share the goaltending duties while Merzlikins is gone.