Daniil Tarasov to start Thursday for Florida Panthers, seeking first win

Daniil Tarasov is set to defend the home crease for the Florida Panthers on Thursday against Washington. This marks Tarasov's second start in three games, with the team giving Sergei Bobrovsky extra time off. The 26-year-old goalie currently holds a 0-3-1 record with a 2.50 goals-against average and an .891 save percentage through four starts. The Panthers signed Tarasov to a one-year, $1.05 million contract in July 2025. Washington ranks 21st in NHL scoring this season, averaging 2.88 goals per game.