Tarasov (illness) won't dress for Friday's home tilt versus Calgary, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jet Greaves, who was recalled from AHL Cleveland on an emergency basis Friday, will back up Elvis Merzlikins against the Flames. Tarasov is 3-4-1 with a 4.03 GAA and an .861 save percentage in eight outings this campaign.

Tarasov is dealing with an illness, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, which puts his status for Friday's home game against Calgary in question.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has a 3-4-1 record, 4.03 GAA and .861 save percentage in eight appearances in 2024-25. The Blue Jackets recalled Jet Greaves on an emergency basis Friday due to Tarasov's illness. If Tarasov can't play against the Flames, then Elvis Merzlikins will likely serve as the starter while Greaves would be his understudy.

Tarasov turned aside 25 shots in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old netminder kept things close through two periods, but the Blue Jackets' defense fell apart in the third and Tarasov gave up three goals in less than five minutes as the Habs blew the game open. Tarasov has made eight starts this season and given up four goals or more in five of them, leaving him with a 4.03 GAA and .861 save percentage to go along with a 3-4-1 record.

Tarasov will defend the road crease in Montreal on Saturday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov is 3-3-1 with a 3.88 GAA and an .865 save percentage in seven appearances this season. He has allowed 14 goals on 84 shots in his last three starts. Tarasov will get a chance to redeem himself against a Montreal team averaging 2.71 goals per game this season.

Tarasov stopped 26 of 29 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has allowed 14 goals over his last three outings, going 0-2-1 in that span. The 25-year-old has been outplayed by Elvis Merzlikins, though both goalies have struggled in November. Tarasov is now at a 3-3-1 record with a 3.88 GAA and an .865 save percentage through seven outings, and he'll likely have to settle for backup duties until his performance improves.

Tarasov will guard the road net Sunday versus Anaheim, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will get the second half of Columbus' back-to-back after Elvis Merzlikins played in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings. The 25-year-old Tarasov has a 3-2-1 record with a 4.02 GAA and an .860 save percentage through six outings this season. He surrendered seven goals on 22 shots in a 7-2 loss to Washington on Nov. 2 but could bounce back versus the Ducks on Sunday. Anaheim ranks 32nd in the league with 2.08 goals per game in 2024-25.

Tarasov turned aside 15 of 22 shots in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals scored on their first three shots and put five on Tarasov in the first period alone. The 25-year-old has given up three or more goals in five of his six starts this despite posting a 3-2-1 record over that span, making him a risky fantasy play at this time.

Tarasov will guard the road goal against Washington on Saturday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov is coming off a 29-save performance in last Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville. He has a 3-1-1 record with a 3.42 GAA and an .886 save percentage through five appearances this season. Washington ranks third in the league with 4.11 goals per game this campaign.

Tarasov allowed four goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov let leads of 2-0 and 3-2 slip away, and Jonathan Marchessault completed Nashville's comeback in overtime. Tarasov has given up at least four goals in three of his five outings this season. The 25-year-old netminder is 3-1-1, but the Blue Jackets have been a bit questionable defensively despite an impressive display of 27 goals in seven games. A tough test is up next as Columbus hosts Edmonton on Monday.

Tarasov will get the road start Saturday against the Predators, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will make his third straight start following a 26-save victory over Toronto on Tuesday. He has a 3-1-0 record in four appearances this season, allowing 13 goals on 116 shots. The 25-year-old netminder will face a Nashville team averaging just 2.43 goals per game, tied for the fourth-lowest mark in the league.