Tarasov will protect the road goal Friday versus the Penguins, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tarasov will start the Blue Jackets' preseason finale. He's had poor results this preseason, allowing six goals on 43 shots over his previous two starts. As such, Tarasov is likely to begin the year as the backup to Elvis Merzlikins.