Tarasov was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. He's considered out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tarasov and Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) both on the shelf, at this point it isn't clear whether Joonas Korpisalo (not injury related) or Jean-Francois Berube will start Tuesday versus Tampa Bay. Another update on Tarasov's status should surface once he's activated off IR.

Tarasov (groin) is not expected to be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Lightning, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov's injury absence was further compounded by the fact that Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) suffered an injury in the same game. It's possible Joonas Korpisalo (not injury related) will be ready to face Tampa Bay, while the team called up Jean-Francois Berube just in case. At this point, the Jackets haven't provided any sort of timeline for the 22-year-old Tarasov, though he figures to be the No. 2 behind Korpisalo even if he avoided a major injury.

Tarasov suffered a groin injury late in the second period of Saturday's loss to the Hurricanes, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old netminder was having a great game when he got hurt, and Tarasov was arguably the main reason the Jackets held a 4-2 lead after two periods in a game they eventually lost 7-4. Per Portzline, he felt a "tweak" on Carolina's second goal, but the fact he was able to stay on the ice for the final five-plus minutes of the second period afterward suggests the injury isn't too serious. Tarasov is still looking for his first NHL win, but his 2.40 GAA and .937 save percentage through his first four appearances are impressive.

Tarasov (lower body) permanently exited Saturday's contest with the Hurricanes, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov exited Saturday's match after saving 31 of 33 shots launched his way. Elvis Merzlikins entered in relief after the 22-year-old Tarasov was ruled out indefinitely. He did not return to the team bench when exiting the ice.

Tarasov received the starting nod for Saturday's showdown with the Hurricanes, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda.

EDGE Analysis

Daniil has made three NHL appearances this season, tallying losses in both of his two starts and recording a .936 save percentage through the full slate. With AHL Cleveland this season, the 22-year-old has a record of 5-3-3 with a 3.06 GAA and a .893 save percentage.

Tarasov has been promoted to the Blue Jackets, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov's promotion shouldn't be surprising, as he was promoted due to the fact that Joonas Korpisalo is in the league's COVID-19 protocols. The Blue Jackets are scheduled to return to play Dec. 28 at Chicago, but it remains to be seen if Tarasov will be a starter or a backup.

The Blue Jackets assigned Tarasov to AHL Cleveland on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old is no longer needed as the backup goalie now that Joonas Korpisalo (illness) is back from injured reserve. Tarasov lost both of his starts while allowing five total goals with Columbus.

Tarasov set aside all 10 shots he faced after relieving the ineffective Elvis Merzlikins for the third period of Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Merzlikins exited with Columbus trailing 5-1, and Tarasov held the fort in the third as the team in front of him put forth a comeback bid that ended up falling one goal short. The 22-year-old Russian is still searching for his first NHL win, but Tarasov has played well early in his career, stopping 73 of 78 shots for a .936 save percentage.

Tarasov made 29 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Capitals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He allowed two goals. Tarasov's name will go into the record books for being the goalie Alexander Ovechkin beat for his 750th career snipe. Still, the young netminder has been waiting in the wings for a while and if he can continue his strong play, Tarasov will make it easier for the Jackets to shop Joonas Korpisalo. Get him stashed.

Tarasov will guard the road cage during Saturday's matchup with the Capitals, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov was solid in his NHL debut Thursday against the Stars, turning aside 34 of 37 shots, but he was ultimately stuck with a loss due to insufficient goal support from his teammates. The 22-year-old netminder will try to pick up his first career NHL victory in a tough road matchup with a Washington squad that's averaging 3.67 goals per game at home this campaign, sixth in the league.