Tarasov will patrol the visiting crease in Buffalo on Saturday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov is 1-2-0 in 2023-24, giving up 13 goals on only 88 shots. He didn't make his season debut for the Blue Jackets until Dec. 16 versus New Jersey because of a knee injury. The Sabres are averaging 30.1 shots on goal per contest this campaign, which ranks 21st in the league.