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.

Tarasov allowed three goals on 37 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Considering he wasn't even on the NHL roster to begin the day, this was a positive debut for Tarasov. The 22-year-old netminder kept things close, but the Blue Jackets couldn't find an equalizer in the third period. Tarasov isn't likely to stay with the team after Joonas Korpisalo recovers from the illness that kept him sidelined Thursday. Fantasy managers in dynasty formats may want to keep an eye on Tarasov's work with AHL Cleveland, where he has a 5-2-2 record with a 2.96 GAA this year.

Tarasov will start Thursday's road game versus the Stars, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov was called up Thursday as both Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins missed morning skate with an illness. This will be Tarasov's NHL debut, and he'll face a surging Stars team. With the 22-year-old expected for just a short stay with the big club, he's not likely to make much of an impact in fantasy.

Tarasov was promoted from AHL Cleveland on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With both Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo under the weather, Tarasov may be pressed into action versus the Stars on Thursday. At a minimum, the 22-year-old Tarasov is expected to serve as the backup against Dallas. In the minors, Tarasov is 5-2-2 with a 2.96 GAA and would be making his NHL debut if he gets the start.

Tarasov was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov served as goalie depth while with the Blue Jackets' taxi squad. He'll continue to get some developmental playing time in the minors to close out 2020-21.

Tarasov was assigned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov recently wrapped up his season with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL, during which he posted an 11-3-2 record while registering a 2.07 GAA and a .925 save percentage in 16 appearances. He'll likely stick with Cleveland for the remainder of the 2020-21 campaign.

Tarasov was assigned to AHL Worcester on Tuesday, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports. Tarasov, who has recorded one assist in five games with the big club to date, heads back to the AHL, which could be an indication that fellow forward Mike Brown may be nearing a return to action.

Tarasov was recalled from AHL Worcester on Saturday, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports. The Sharks have only 12 healthy forwards on their roster, and while none seem to be nursing any sort of injury, it appears that management just wanted another insurance option on hand just to be on the safe side. Tarasov, who has previously appeared in two games with the Sharks this season, will serve as a healthy scratch for the team's game Saturday against the Blackhawks. The winger has produced 28 points in 45 games at Worcester this season.

The Sharks assigned Tarasov to AHL Worcester on Thursday. Tarasov, who has one assist in two games with the big club, heads back to the AHL, where he has notched 25 points in 41 games for Worcester to date.