Daniil Tarasov Set to Start Sunday vs. League-Leading Avalanche

Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov is slated to make his first start of 2026 on Sunday against the formidable Colorado Avalanche. Tarasov, currently serving as the number two netminder behind Sergei Bobrovsky, holds a season record of 4-6-2 with a 2.96 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage. He faces a significant challenge in the Avalanche, who boast the league's best offense, averaging 4.08 goals per game, though they will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back.