Tarasov will guard the visiting crease against Boston on Saturday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will get his second straight start as the Blue Jackets are giving Elvis Merzlikins -- who has given up 19 goals on 138 shots in his last five games -- extra time to get his game back. Tarasov gave up three goals on 28 shots in a loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday and is 2-4-1 with a 3.14 GAA and a .910 save percentage this season. He faces the best team in the NHL, as the Bruins are 23-4-2 this season.