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Tarasov will start on Thursday vs. New York.

The Blue Jackets will turn to Tarasov in the crease for the second straight game on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Tarasov was outstanding in his last outing, saving 45 of 46 shots (.978 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the typically high-scoring Colorado Avalanche. The Blue Jackets are riding a two-game winning streak and enter action as +158 road underdogs.

Daniil Tarasov
Balinskis has been recalled from Charlotte (AHL) on Wednesday.

Balinskis started the season with the Panthers due to several injuries on the blueline but has spent most of the season with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL), scoring 21 points (3G / 18A) in 37 games. He had a four-game stint with the Panthers in mid-March, last playing on March 26th.

Uvis Balinskis
Gadjovich will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Montreal.

Gadjovich returned to Florida's lineup after a five-game absence on Monday vs. Toronto but will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Montreal. The 25-year-old bruiser has enjoyed a decent first season in Florida, with his two goals, four points, 29 SOG and 97 PIMs across 36 games played.

Jonah Gadjovich
Verhaeghe (undisclosed) is out week-to-week but is expected to return for the playoffs.

Verhaeghe left Monday's loss in Toronto and will be sidelined for at least one week. The Panthers are hopeful that he'll be back for the postseason, but this is obviously a huge blow to their top-6, which will also be without Matthew Tkachuk (illness) on Tuesday. Look for Vladimir Tarasenko to move up to the top line in Verhaeghe's absence.

Carter Verhaeghe
Studnicka has been recalled from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).

Studnicka was acquired from Vancouver earlier this season and has earned his call-up from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) after putting up 14 points (6G/8A) in 27 games played. The 25-year-old former second-round pick has appeared in 14 games between San Jose and Vancouver in the NHL this season and has one goal, two PIMs and a -4 plus/minus.

Jack Studnicka
Tarasov will start on Monday vs. Colorado.

The Blue Jackets have alternated goalies the last several weeks, a trend that will continue on Monday as Elvis Merzlikins has been ruled out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury. Tarasov has lost three straight, allowing three or more goals in each but played well in his last outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blue Jackets enter action on Monday as significant +276 home underdogs against the Colorado Avalanche.

Daniil Tarasov
Bobrovsky will start on Monday vs. Toronto.

The Panthers will turn to Bobrovsky for the third time in the last four games on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bobrovsky snapped his five-game losing skid on Saturday in a 3-2 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings when he saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%). The Panthers enter action as -128 road favourites on Monday against the Maple Leafs.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Tarasov was in the starter's crease at Monday's morning skate.

The Blue Jackets have alternated goalies the last several weeks, a trend that will likely continue on Monday as Elvis Merzlikins has been ruled out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury. Tarasov has lost three straight, allowing three or more goals in each but played well in his last outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blue Jackets enter action on Monday as significant +276 home underdogs against the Colorado Avalanche.

Daniil Tarasov
Tarasov will start on Thursday vs. Pittsburgh.

The Blue Jackets have lost five straight, being outscored 26-9, and will turn to Tarasov between the pipes to attempt to stop the bleeding in a match against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tarasov has allowed four goals in his last two contests (0-2-0), but was solid in his previous outing, saving 43 of 47 shots (.915 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blue Jackets enter action as +194 road underdogs.

Daniil Tarasov
Tarasov is expected to start in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

The Blue Jackets have lost five straight, being outscored 26-9, and will turn to Tarasov between the pipes to attempt to stop the bleeding in a match against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Tarasov has allowed four goals in his last two contests (0-2-0), but was solid in his previous outing, saving 43 of 47 shots (.915 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blue Jackets enter action as +194 road underdogs.

Daniil Tarasov
Ekblad (lower body) will return after taking full line rushes at morning skate.

Ekblad has been sidelined since March 9th due to a lower-body injury but has been a full participant at practice for several days and will return on Thursday. The 28-year-old Windsor native's production has taken a bit of a hit in 2023-24 as he has only four goals and 17 points in 47 games.

Aaron Ekblad
Balinskis has been reassigned to Charlotte (AHL) on Wednesday.

Balisnkis appeared in 22 games for Florida before being reassigned to Charlotte (AHL) on Wednesday and had a goal and two assists with six PIMs during his first season with the team. The 27-year-old defenseman will return to Charlotte, where he excelled offensively earlier in the season with three goals, 21 points, 27 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 35 games played.

Uvis Balinskis
Ekblad (lower body) returned to full practice on Tuesday and is expected to return in the upcoming games.

Ekblad has been sidelined since March 9th due to a lower-body injury and returned to practice in full on Tuesday but is not ready yet for game speed. The 28-year-old Windsor native is expected back in the upcoming games but will see how the next few practices go. His production has taken a bit of a hit in 2023-24 as he has only four goals, and 17 points in 47 games played.

Aaron Ekblad