Daniil Tarasov

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Danill Tarasov will start Wednesday's season opener versus the Carolina Hurricanes.

Fantasy Impact

Slated in as Elvis Merzlikins' backup, it's Tarasov that starts the team's season opener with Merzliklins unavailable with an illness. The 23-year-old has just four games of NHL experience but held his own with a 2.40 GAA and .937 Sv% in that time last season despite going winless in the process.