Daniil Tarasov, Blue Jackets look to slow down Oilers

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Elvis Merzlikins was the opening-night starter for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but Daniil Tarasov has emerged as the No. 1 goaltender just 2 1/2 weeks into the season.

Tarasov is expected to start a fifth straight game when the Blue Jackets host the Edmonton Oilers Monday night.

Merzlikins, whohas started 179 games for Columbus in his NHL career, sustained a hand injury in the thi