Tarasov set aside all 10 shots he faced after relieving the ineffective Elvis Merzlikins for the third period of Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Merzlikins exited with Columbus trailing 5-1, and Tarasov held the fort in the third as the team in front of him put forth a comeback bid that ended up falling one goal short. The 22-year-old Russian is still searching for his first NHL win, but Tarasov has played well early in his career, stopping 73 of 78 shots for a .936 save percentage.