Tarasov, 22, has registered a 0-2-0 record with a 2.22 goals-against average and .936 save percentage in three appearances, including two starts, with the Blue Jackets this season from December 2-7. He set the franchise record for the most saves in an NHL debut with 34 in a 3-2 loss at Dallas on December 2.
The Novokuznetsk, Russia native has posted a 9-5-3 record with a 3.09 GAA and .894 SV% in 17 games with Cleveland since making his AHL debut at the end of the 2020-21 season. He has posted a 5-3-3 mark with a 3.06 GAA and .893 SV% in 11 appearances this season, winning five-straight games and posting a 2.18 GAA and. 920 SV% from November 12-26. The 6-6, 196-pound netminder was selected by Columbus in the third round, 86th overall, at the 2017 NHL Draft.
The Blue Jackets are scheduled to return to action on Tuesday, December 28 when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks. Game time from United Center is 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised live on Bally Sports Ohio with coverage beginning with the Blue Jackets Live pre-game show at 8 p.m. ET. The game can also be heard on the Columbus Blue Jackets Radio Network, including flagship station 97.1 The Fan in Columbus.
