Sebrango was a third-round pick, 63rd overall, of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game and has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 28 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.
Tarasov has returned from a conditioning stint with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) and will tend the twine for the Blue Jackets on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 25-year-old Tarasov played reasonably in a two-game stint in the AHL (1-1-0), posting a 2.96 GAA and .908 SV%. He has a 4.23 GAA and .857 SV% in 10 appearances with the Blue Jackets this season (3-6-1). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Flyers club that defeated the Florida Panthers 4-3 last night.
The Panthers will turn to Bobrovsky for a fourth straight game on Monday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers. Bobrovsky struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins. That said, the 36-year-old netminder has played well lately, posting a solid .927 SV% across his previous eight games (4-3-1). Bobrovsky started his career with the Flyers and has been excellent against them, posting a 2.35 GAA and .921 SV% in 28 career games (20-7-1). The Panthers enter Monday's contest as -179 road favorites against the Flyers.
Ekblad returned from a one-game absence in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club but his status for Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins remains up in the air. The 28-year-old Ekblad is averaging 23:32 time-on-ice, his highest total in four seasons, recording 20 points (2G / 18A), 55 blocks, and 59 hits in 41 games this season.
The Panthers will roll with Bobrovsky for a third straight game on Saturday when they host the Boston Bruins. Despite an unspectacular 4-3-0 record in his last seven games, Bobrovsky has been tremendous between the pipes for the Panthers, allowing three or fewer goals in each contest and posting a terrific .940 SV%. The 36-year-old netminder has a 2.69 GAA and .903 SV% in 28 games this season (18-9-1).
Tarasov has only played one game in the last month so he will spend some time in the AHL to get up to speed. In addition, Tarasov has struggled mightily in limited NHL action this season, posting a 4.23 GAA and .857 SV% in 10 games (3-6-1). Before this season, Tarasov was far more stable between the pipes, posting a 3.39 GAA and .905 SV% in 45 appearances (12-24-4). Columbus has recalled Jet Greaves in a corresponding move.
Ekblad exited Friday's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins late in the third period and has not practiced since, but will return to the lineup on Wedndesday. The 28-year-old Ekblad is averaging 23:31 time-on-ice, his highest total in four seasons, recording 20 points (2G / 18A), 54 blocks, and 59 hits in 40 games this season.
Mikkola has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on December 23rd, missing five straight games, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 28-year-old Mikkola has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 36 games this season.
Ekblad exited Friday's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins late in the third period and has not practiced since. The 28-year-old Ekblad is averaging 23:31 time-on-ice, his highest total in four seasons, recording 20 points (2G / 18A), 54 blocks, and 59 hits in 40 games this season.
Mikkola has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on December 23rd, missing five straight games, but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 28-year-old Mikkola has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 36 games this season.
Bobrovsky has been stellar in consecutive losses (0-2-0), saving 68 of 72 shots (.944 SV%), but has failed to receive ample goal support from his teammates. He has a 2.76 GAA and .901 SV% in 27 games this season (17-9-1). The Panthers have scored two or fewer goals in four of their last six games (2-4-0) and enter Wednesday's contest as -129 road favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, losers of six of their last seven (1-4-2).
With Aaron Ekblad and Niko Mikkola both sidelined with undisclosed injuries, Bjornfot will get the opportunity to make his season debut on Monday against the Avalanche. Bjornfot has two goals and nine assists in 27 AHL games this season.
Mikkola has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on December 23rd, and will now miss his fifth straight game. The 28-year-old Mikkola has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 36 games this season.
Ekblad exited Friday's 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins late in the third period and has not practiced since. With Niko Mikkola (undisclosed) also sidelined Monday, the Panthers have recalled Tobias Bjornfot from the Charlotte Checkers (AHL), who is set to make his season debut.
