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.

Tarasov stopped 22 of 25 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Kraken on Sunday. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov struggled in the last 10 minutes of the first period, giving up all three goals in a span of 5:18. Two came on Kraken power plays, so it's not all Tarasov's fault. The 24-year-old has won just two of his last eight outings, giving up more than two goals five times in that span. He's now 3-5-2 with a 3.79 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 10 starts this season. Tarasov and Elvis Merzlikins will likely continue to compete for playing time, though neither of them makes for a particularly strong fantasy option outside of deep formats or good matchups.

Tarasov is expected to patrol the blue paint Sunday in Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov is coming off a big win against Calgary on Thursday, stopping 28 of 30 shots. It was his first appearance since Jan. 13 and it snapped a three-game losing skid. The 24-year-old has allowed at least four goals in six of his nine games this season, resulting in an unsightly .881 save percentage.

Tarasov stopped 28 of 30 shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames rallied from behind twice in the first period, but Tarasov shut the door over the final 40 minutes. He snapped his personal three-game losing streak with the victory, his third in his last nine outings. Tarasov improved to 3-4-2 with a 3.86 GAA and an .881 save percentage through nine appearances this season. With Elvis Merzlikins struggling and Spencer Martin now in Carolina, Tarasov could have a chance to establish himself as the Blue Jackets' top goalie. Tarasov and Merzlikins will likely split the next two games, which see Columbus' road trip continue in Vancouver on Saturday and in Seattle on Sunday.

Tarasov will patrol the visiting crease in Calgary on Thursday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has sat the last three games as Elvis Merzlikins was given a chance to regain his status as the No. 1 goaltender with the Blue Jackets. Tarasov has allowed 11 goals on 58 shots in his last two games, giving the 24-year-old a 2-4-2 record to go with a 4.08 GAA and an .875 save percentage. Tarasov will face a Flames team that has lost three straight games.

Tarasov allowed six goals on 35 shots in a 7-4 loss to the Kraken on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He's stepping into the starting role with a bit of a thud. Elvis Merzlikins is expected to be granted a chance of scenery, but that could take time - he wants to start, not backup, so the number of potential suitors is small. Tarasov is talented, but the Jackets are struggling. Dating back to Dec. 30, he's seen 35 or more shots in four of his last five starts. Tarasov is definitely a dynasty guy, but he faces way too much rubber behind a porous team to be a safe play in redraft leagues.

Tarasov will get the starting nod at home versus the Kraken on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov is 1-2-2 with a 3.49 GAA in his last five games but continues to start ahead of Elvis Merzlikins, who is now looking for a trade away from Columbus, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. It seems the 24-year-old Tarasov will get an extended run as the Jackets' No. 1 netminder.

Tarasov allowed five goals on 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-0 road loss against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov had a rough night, only making 18 saves total with a .783 save percentage. Winnipeg was actually outshot by the Blue Jackets, getting only 23 shots on net, but they scored in each period to dominate on the scoresheet. Brenden Dillon scored his 6th goal of the year on Winnipeg's second shot on net and it proved to be the game winner. This was Tarasov's 7th start of the season and he has only been above a .900 save percentage twice during that span. It will be hard for fantasy managers to trust him in the lineup until that changes.

Tarasov will guard the cage on the road against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov has logged six NHL appearances this season, posting a 2-2-2 record, 3.60 GAA and .894 save percentage along the way. Even with the Jackets trying to get him some starts, the 24-year-old Tarasov is unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value as long as the club continues to keep three netminders on the 23-man roster.