Tarasov allowed three goals on 40 shots in Monday's 6-3 win against Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov allowed a two-goal lead to dwindle away late in the first period, but he ultimately outplayed Adin Hill for the remainder of the game. Vegas fired a barrage of shots at him, including 16 in the third period alone, but Tarasov stood his ground for the win. This is only his fourth win in 11 outings since the start of January. Unless he demonstrates sustained improvement and the Blue Jackets find their defensive footing, he remains a risky option for most fantasy managers.

Tarasov will patrol the home crease Monday against the Golden Knights, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has earned a .929 save percentage in his past three outings despite ending up with a 1-2-0 record. In 14 appearances this campaign, he has gone 4-8-2 with a 3.62 GAA and an .888 save percentage. Vegas is tied for 14th in the league with 3.18 goals per contest this season.

Tarasov turned aside 28 of 31 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Carolina, with the Hurricanes' final goal coming into an empty net.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old netminder kept Carolina off the board in the first period, but once Teuvo Teravainen snuck a soft one past Tarasov just 53 seconds into the second period, things got away from Columbus. He's lost four of his last five starts, posting a 3.17 GAA and .901 save percentage over that stretch, and while the Jackets will keep him in the mix, Tarasov isn't putting much pressure on Elvis Merzlikins for the No. 1 job.

Tarasov is expected to start at home versus Carolina on Thursday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has a 4-7-2 record, 3.65 GAA and .887 save percentage in 13 outings in 2023-24. He saved 35 of 37 shots in his last start Friday, but he was charged with the loss due to insufficient goal support. Carolina is tied for 12th offensively with 3.27 goals per game, so this is likely to be a challenging assignment for Tarasov.

Tarasov stopped 35 shots in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old netminder made some huge saves early to keep the Blue Jackets from getting blown out but didn't get much offensive support. Tarasov eventually gave up the game-winner early in the third period on a Connor Clifton shot through a screen. Tarasov has looked good while starting back-to-back games, allowing four goals on 66 shots, and he could be making a push for Elvis Merzlikins' starting job.

Tarasov will patrol the home crease versus the Sabres on Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov was pretty sharp in his last start Wednesday against Anaheim, turning aside 27 of 29 shots en route to a 7-4 victory -- Elvis Merzlikins surrendered two goals on two shots late in the second period when Tarasov briefly exited with an undisclosed injury, but Tarasov was able to return for the third and secure the win. The 24-year-old netminder will try to earn his fifth victory of the season in a middling home matchup with a Buffalo team that's averaging 3.19 goals on the road this season, 15th in the NHL.

Tarasov allowed two goals on 29 shots in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov briefly left the game with an injury following a Mason McTavish goal in the second period. However, the 24-year-old Tarasov would return to start the third after Elvis Merzlikins allowed the Ducks to score twice, tying the game 4-4. Tarasov turned aside all 14 shots faced in the final frame as Columbus rallied with three unanswered goals for a 7-4 victory. Tarasov is now 2-2-0 with an .894 save percentage over his last four starts while sharing the crease with Merzlikins. Overall, Tarasov's 4-6-2 with an .881 save percentage and 3.78 GAA this season.

Tarasov will protect the road goal versus the Ducks on Wednesday, Blue Jackets broadcaster Dylan Tyrer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will get the second half of a back-to-back after Elvis Merzlikins was in net for Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Kings. The 24-year-old Tarasov has lost six of his last eight outings, allowing three or more goals in six of those games. The Ducks don't have much depth, but it'll still be a tough matchup for Tarasov behind what will likely be a tired team.

Tarasov stopped 24 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Jets. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

It was a night that Tarasov would like to forget - he allowed goals on the power play, the penalty kill and at even strength. It would be easy to blame the team in front of him, but the Blue Jackets outshot the Senators 40-30 and the most shots he faced in a period was 10. Brady Tkachuk scored a hat trick for the home team, including his 25th of the season on the power play late in the second period. Tarasov finished with a paltry .828 save percentage, with only 18 saves at even strength. In his seven starts since December, he was above a .900 save percentage only twice - both times being wins for the blue Jackets.

Tarasov will start between the pipes in Tuesday's road game versus Ottawa, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov wasn't great in his last start Jan. 28 against the Kraken, surrendering three goals on only 25 shots en route to a 4-2 defeat. He'll try to secure his fourth win of the year in a road matchup with a hot Senators team that's won three straight contests, racking up 12 goals over that span.