Tarasov yielded three goals on 35 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets didn't get on the board until there was 1:25 left in regulation, giving Tarasov almost no help. The 25-year-old put in a decent performance in the best of his three starts so far this season -- he won the other two but allowed four goals in each of those victories. The 25-year-old netminder figures to see No. 1 usage as long as Elvis Merzlikins (upper body) is out of action. The Blue Jackets' next game is Tuesday versus the Maple Leafs.

Tarasov will protect the home net Saturday against Minnesota, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has a 2-0-0 record this season, stopping 46 of 54 shots. Minnesota has produced 12 goals in four games this campaign en route to a 2-0-2 start.

Tarasov stopped 20 shots in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets never trailed in the game, taking a 2-0 lead into the first intermission, but Tarasov's play didn't let his team get too comfortable either. The 25-year-old has won each of his first two starts this season, but he's given up eight goals on 54 shots and needed plenty of offensive support each time. With Elvis Merzlikins (upper body) banged up at the moment, Jet Greaves could get a turn between the pipes for Saturday's home game against the Wild.

Tarasov is in the starter's crease at morning skate, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports, and is expected to patrol the home crease versus Buffalo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov gave up four goals on 30 shots in a victory over Colorado on Saturday, his first appearance of the season. The 25-year-old will take on the Sabres, who have averaged 2.60 goals-per-game over five contests. Tarasov will be backed up by Jet Greaves as Elvis Merzlikins is out of action with an upper-body injury.

Tarasov stopped 26 of 30 shots in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets couldn't hold onto a pair of early two-goal leads, but they were able to pull away for good in the second period. Given the quality of the opponent, Tarasov put together a decent performance in his first start of the campaign. Tarasov had a rough preseason and still appears to be the Blue Jackets' No. 2 option in goal, though the gap between him and Elvis Merzlikins isn't large. The Blue Jackets' next game is at home Tuesday versus the Panthers.

Tarasov will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Avalanche, according to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will make his season debut after Elvis Merzlikins gave up three goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 loss to Minnesota on Thursday to open the year. Last campaign, the 25-year-old Tarasov made 45 saves in a 4-1 win over Colorado on April 1.

Tarasov gave up seven goals on 25 shots in Friday's 7-3 preseason loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has been downright atrocious in the preseason and has allowed 13 goals on 68 shots across three starts. Even though he opened training camp competing for the starting role, all signs point to Elvis Merzlikins opening the year in that role. Tarasov went 8-11-3 with a .908 save percentage and a 3.18 GAA in 24 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

Tarasov will protect the road goal Friday versus the Penguins, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will start the Blue Jackets' preseason finale. He's had poor results this preseason, allowing six goals on 43 shots over his previous two starts. As such, Tarasov is likely to begin the year as the backup to Elvis Merzlikins.

Tarasov will be between the pipes for Monday's home preseason game against Washington, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov turned away 14 of 17 shots in Friday's exhibition win over the Capitals. The 25-year-old earned the largest workload of his career in 2023-24, going 8-11-3 with a .908 save percentage and a 3.18 GAA in 24 regular-season appearances.

Tarasov will guard the road goal versus the Capitals on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will be making his first start of the preseason in this contest. The 25-year-old is competing for the No. 1 job in goal for Columbus this season, though Elvis Merzlikins is likely to begin the year in that role.