Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Gets no help in loss Saturday
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Tarasov stopped 25 of 29 shots in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Avalanche.
The Avalanche's power play came alive, converting three times against Tarasov. This was the 27-year-old goalie's third straight loss, though it was the first time all season he's allowed more than three goals in a game. He's now 2-3-2 with a 2.10 GAA and a .919 save percentage over eight outings (six starts). Given Tarasov's strong play between the pipes, he could start to chip away at John Gibson's (lower body) starting role once the latter goalie is healthy again. The Red Wings' road trip continues versus the Blues on Tuesday.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: In goal Saturday
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Tarasov will guard the road goal versus the Avalanche on Saturday, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.
Tarasov will get another start while John Gibson (lower body) is still on the mend. Tarasov stopped 31 of 33 shots in a loss to the Golden Knights in his last outing. The Avalanche will pose a significant challenge in this matchup, so Tarasov will be a risky fantasy option until he starts seeing easier matchups.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Strong performance despite defeat
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Tarasov stopped 32 of 34 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Tarasov kept Vegas scoreless through 40 minutes and finished with a .941 save percentage, but Trevor Connelly's late winner denied him a positive result. The netminder delivered an encouraging performance despite falling to 2-2-2, particularly with John Gibson (lower body) currently carrying a day-to-day status. Tarasov has posted a save percentage of .920 or higher in his last two starts and in four of his seven outings this season. He's made three starts in a row and should continue to see more playing time until Gibson is ready to return.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Slated to start Thursday
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Tarasov is expected to start at home against Vegas on Thursday, per Michael Whitaker of The Hockey News.
Tarasov has a 2-1-1 record, 1.74 GAA and .927 save percentage in six outings in 2026-27. He stopped 12 of 13 shots en route to a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay in a relief appearance Tuesday. Vegas has a 10-5-2 record and has averaged 3.35 goals per game this season.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Takes loss in relief
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Tarasov made 12 saves in relief after entering Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay to start the second period. He allowed one goal in a 4-2 loss.
John Gibson didn't return to the ice after the first intermission with what was described as a lower-body injury. There was no update on the starter's health after the game, but head coach Todd McLellan said Tarasov will be in line for extra games. The big goalie has been sharp this season. Tarasov is 2-1-2 with one shutout, a 1.74 GAA and .927 save percentage. This may be the opportunity he needs to showcase his ability.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Picks up win in return to crease
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Tarasov made 23 saves in Monday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.
Seeing his first action since Oct. 20 after recovering from an undisclosed injury, Tarasov gave up a goal in each period but got powered to a victory over the team he played for in 2025-26 when the Red Wings struck three times in the third. The 27-year-old netminder has yet to take a regulation loss this season, going 2-0-2 in five appearances with a 1.75 GAA and .927 save percentage, and if Tarasov can stay healthy and effective, he could push John Gibson (3.36 GAA, .860 save percentage in 10 outings) for the top job in the Detroit crease.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Starting against Panthers
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Tarasov will defend the road net against Florida on Monday, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
Tarasov owns a 1-0-2 record, a 1.40 GAA and a .940 save percentage in four appearances this campaign. The 27-year-old netminder will get the nod against his former team. He went 13-15-3 with a 3.05 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 33 appearances for the Panthers during the 2025-26 regular season. In 2026-27, Florida (8-4-2) is tied for 16th in the league with 3.14 goals per game.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Good to go Thursday
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Tarasov (undisclosed) has been cleared to play in Thursday's home clash against the Blackhawks, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Tarasov is set to back up John Gibson on Thursday, meaning Michal Postava will return to AHL Grand Rapids. The 27-year-old Tarasov has missed each of the last three games with an undisclosed injury, which he sustained in an overtime loss to Seattle on Oct. 20. Overall, he's been a great option between the pipes when healthy, as he's posted a 1-0-2 record, a 1.40 GAA and a .940 save percentage across four appearances. While he'll likely just watch Thursday's contest, he'll have a solid chance to appear in Saturday's clash against the Blues.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Still sidelined
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Tarasov (undisclosed) will not suit up for Monday's game in Edmonton, per the NHL media site.
Tarasov will miss his third straight game, and it's unclear if he is close to returning to the lineup. Michal Postava will make his first career NHL start Monday, while John Gibson will back him up. The Red Wings return home to host the Blackhawks on Thursday, so an update on Tarasov's status might come into focus by then.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Not available Saturday
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Tarasov (undisclosed) won't suit up versus the Flames on Saturday.
Tarasov will be out of action for a second straight game. The 27-year-old's status hasn't been officially updated by the Red Wings, leaving his timeline for a return uncertain. Still, it is a positive that he's not yet on injured reserve. It's unclear at this time if Tarasov will be able to dress for Monday's road-trip finale in Edmonton.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Dealing with injury following Tuesday's loss
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Tarasov is dealing with an undisclosed injury following Tuesday's shootout loss to the Kraken, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.
The Red Wings recalled Michal Postava from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday, and he'll likely serve as John Gibson's backup during Thursday's road matchup against Vancouver. The exact nature and severity of Tarasov's injury aren't yet clear, and whether he'll be available Saturday in Calgary remains to be seen.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Takes shootout loss in Seattle
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Tarasov allowed three goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kraken.
Things started poorly for Tarasov, and he gave up all three goals against across the first two periods. The Red Wings were able to rally in the third to force overtime, but Tarasov stopped just two of four shootout attempts to get stuck with the loss. He's now allowed five goals on 84 shots across four appearances this season. Tarasov has started to alternate starts with John Gibson, which would lead to a predictable workload if the pattern continues. Should that happen, Tarasov would draw a favorable road start in Calgary on Saturday.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Set to start Tuesday
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Tarasov will start Tuesday's road game against Seattle, Michael Whitaker of The Hockey News reports.
Tarasov will draw his third start in the Red Wings' last five games. He's been sharp across his last two outings, going 1-0-1 with a 0.48 GAA and .979 save percentage during that time. He made a relief appearance at home against the Kraken on Oct. 9 and allowed a goal on nine shots after entering the matchup in the second period.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Strong showing in win over Flyers
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Tarasov stopped 17 of 18 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Flyers.
Tarasov delivered a steady performance, posting a .944 save percentage to help Detroit snap a three-game winless streak. The netminder surrendered his only goal late in the first period when Matvei Michkov converted a loose puck near the crease. Tarasov faced a relatively light workload but made the necessary saves to secure the victory, strengthening his case for additional starts. He's 1-0-1 with a 0.80 GAA and a .965 save percentage in three outings, but he should remain the Red Wings' No. 2 option between the posts behind John Gibson.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Makes 30 saves in SO loss
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Tarasov stopped all 30 shots he faced in Saturday's 1-0 shootout loss to the Canadiens.
Tarasov delivered a flawless performance through regulation and overtime, turning aside 25 even-strength shots and five power-play shots, matching Jacob Fowler save for save throughout the contest. However, Detroit couldn't find the back of the net, and Tarasov was eventually beaten by Zachary Bolduc in the sixth round of the shootout. This was Tarasov's first start with the Red Wings and his second appearance, as he had previously featured in relief in the 6-3 loss to the Kraken on Oct. 9, when he stopped eight of nine shots. The 27-year-old should remain as the Red Wings' No. 2 goaltender behind John Gibson despite back-to-back strong displays.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Slated starter Saturday
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Tarasov is expected to start on the road in Saturday's game versus the Canadiens, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.
It will be Tarasov's first start of the campaign. The 27-year-old netminder has settled in as backup to John Gibson early in 2026-27. The Red Wings' offense has been inconsistent so far, making Tarasov a risky option on the second half of a back-to-back.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Earns win Thursday
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Tarasov stopped 17 of 19 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over the Sabres on Thursday.
Tarasov played the full contest. He looks ready for the regular season after allowing just two goals on 34 shots over his two preseason appearances so far. The 27-year-old is projected to serve as John Gibson's backup in 2026-27.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Expected starter Thursday
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Tarasov is slated to start at home against Buffalo for Thursday's preseason game.
Tarasov stopped the 15 shots he faced in regulation during Monday's 1-0 preseason shootout loss to Columbus. He manned the net for 40 minutes of that exhibition contest. Tarasov is expected to open the campaign as Detroit's No. 2 goaltender behind John Gibson.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Strong showing Monday
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Tarasov stopped all 15 shots he faced during Monday's 1-0 preseason shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
Even though it was an exhibition game, it was a good start to Tarasov's Red Wings tenure. The 27-year-old netminder signed a one-year, $2 million contract with Detroit on the opening day of free agency in July, but he will need to fend off the up-and-coming Trey Augustine for the backup gig to John Gibson throughout the remainder of training camp.
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Red Wings' Daniil Tarasov: Signs with Wings
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Tarasov inked a one-year, $2 million contract with Detroit on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
Tarasov figures to serve as the No. 2 option behind John Gibson in 2026-27. With the Panthers last season, the 27-year-old Tarasov went 13-15-3 with a 3.05 GAA, but he was playing behind a roster decimated by injuries. It's unclear if Tarasov will get a similar workload this campaign, but he could see his fair share of starts if Gibson deals with inconsistency or injuries.
