Tarasov will be between the pipes for Sunday's road game against the Rangers, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will get the second half of the back-to-back after Elvis Merzlikins played in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh. He has lost his previous two starts this year, giving up nine goals on 82 shots to the Lightning and Hurricanes. Tarasov has another difficult matchup in a Rangers team that is off to a 3-1-1 start.

Tarasov on Friday surrendered three first-period goals during a 5-2 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov, in net again with Elvis Merzlinkins recovering from an illness, failed to protect two first-period leads as the Lightning scored the final three goals to seal the win. The 23-year-old netminder, who faced 14 first-period shots, still seeks his first career win after five starts. Until Merzlinkins is fit enough to return, it appears the Blue Jackets will stick with Tarasov.

Tarasov will guard the home net against the Lightning on Friday, according to Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will get his second straight start as Elvis Merzlikins, who missed the first game of the campaign with an illness, will be the backup. Tarasov stopped 39 of 43 shots Wednesday in a 4-1 loss to Carolina and will have another tough go against the high-scoring Lightning who dropped a 3-1 decision to the Rangers in their opener Tuesday.

Tarasov stopped 39 of 43 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Columbus briefly held a 1-0 lead early in the second period, but Tarasov couldn't withstand Carolina's relentless onslaught and ultimately allowed two goals apiece in the second and third periods. The Hurricanes finished with a 43-32 edge in shots, so this loss can hardly be blamed on the 23-year-old netminder, who got the Opening Night start in place of Elvis Merzlikins (illness).

Tarasov will get the starting nod on the road versus the Hurricanes on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old steps into the crease for Opening Night after starter Elvis Merzlikins was ruled out due to illness. Once Merzlikins is 100 percent, Tarasov should fill the backup role for the Jackets at least until Joonas Korpisalo (hip) is cleared to play. In the meantime, Tarasov will be making just his fifth NHL appearance Wednesday.

Tarasov is likely to start the season as the Blue Jackets' backup goaltender, according to Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Joonas Korpisalo is expected to be the backup when he returns from hip surgery, but for now, Tarasov will start the season with the Blue Jackets as the team's No. 2 netminder behind Elvis Merzlikins. He drew into four games with Columbus last season, going 0-2-0 with a 2.40 GAA and a .937 save percentage.

Tarasov is expected to get the whole game at home versus the Blues on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Depending on Joonas Korpisalo's (hip) health, Tarasov could start the regular season as Columbus' No. 2 netminder behind Elvis Merzlikins. Tarasov went 0-2-0 while posting a 2.40 GAA and a .937 save percentage through four top-level appearances last year.

Tarasov is expected to tend the twine on the road versus the Hurricanes on Monday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov logged just four games with the Jackets last season in which he posted a 0-2-0 record and 2.40 GAA. Depending on the healthy of Joonas Korpisalo (hip), Tarasov could enter the season as the No. 2 option, though he will likely be reassigned to the minors once Korpisalo is given the all-clear.

Tarasov will get the starting nod at home versus Buffalo on Wednesday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov could be in line to make the 23-man roster with Joonas Korpisalo (hip) still recovering from offseason hip surgery. Still, once Korpisalo is cleared for game action, Tarasov figures to be sent down to the minors, where he will stay barring an additional netminding injury.

Tarasov (hip) cleared his physical Wednesday and will be on the ice for the first practice of training camp Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov underwent season-ending hip surgery in late February after appearing in four games with the Blue Jackets, going 0-2-0 while posting a 2.40 GAA and a .937 save percentage over that span. Despite his impressive numbers in limited action, look for the 23-year-old to spend most of the 2022-23 campaign in the minors.