Daniil Tarasov

Daniil Tarasov stopped 31 of 33 shots in Friday’s 3-2 overtime win against Utah.

Fantasy Impact

Tarasov allowed goals early in the second and third periods but held firm as Columbus mounted a comeback. The 25-year-old finished January with two wins in four outings while surrendering 10 total goals. Despite this solid performance, he remains firmly in a backup role behind Elvis Merzlikins and will need sustained strong play to earn a larger share of starts. Tarasov now sits at 5-7-2 with a 3.69 GAA and an .876 save percentage across 14 appearances this season. With Columbus heading to Dallas on Sunday, he may return to the bench as Merzlikins reclaims the crease.

Daniil Tarasov made 36 saves but allowed six goals in the Blue Jackets' 7-4 loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. The defeat dropped his record to 4-6-2 on the season.

Fantasy Impact

Tarasov has shown flashes of potential but has just one win since Oct. 22, struggling to find consistency in a challenging season for Columbus. While his talent suggests he could develop into an NHL starter, the instability of the team in front of him limits his current fantasy value. Managers should keep Tarasov on the bench unless he can string together a hot streak, as his current role makes him a risky option in all but the deepest leagues.

Daniil Tarasov made 26 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped two of three shootout attempts in a 1-0 loss to the Rangers on Saturday. The 25-year-old earned his first shutout of the season through 65 minutes but was beaten low to the blocker side by Vincent Trocheck in the shootout, marking the game's lone goal.

Fantasy Impact

Tarasov has shown improved form since his conditioning stint in the AHL, allowing just two goals on 51 shots over his last two starts. While Elvis Merzlikins has a solid 7-2-1 record over his last 10 games, his subpar 3.04 GAA and .894 save percentage could open the door for Tarasov to carve out a larger role. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep an eye on his workload, as he could gain value in a potential timeshare in the Columbus crease.

Daniil Tarasov stopped 23 of 25 shots for a .920 save percentage in the Blue Jackets’ shootout victory. He made key saves in overtime to keep the game tied and stood tall in the shootout to secure the win.

Fantasy Impact

Tarasov is proving his worth as a capable option in net, especially in deeper leagues. While the Blue Jackets’ defensive structure occasionally leaves him vulnerable, his recent performances suggest he could provide value as a streaming option.

Daniil Tarasov was shelled in the crease for the Blue Jackets Thursday night, allowing six goals on 36 shots faced in a 6-3 loss to the Oilers.

Fantasy Impact

Tarasov has struggled in minimal action in net this month, allowing three or more goals in each of his last four starts (0-4-0) for the Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old is remains not worthy of a roster spot for fantasy managers unless No. 1 goalie Elvis Merzlikins suffers an injury, posting a 4.26 GAA and .857 save percentage in just nine starts (3-5-1) in goal so far this season.