Daniil
Tarasov
G · DET · Around average
- PAL
- 55
- WAR
- 0.4
- Value
- 61
- SV%
- .895
2025-26№ 46 / 98
Daniil Tarasov (Detroit Red Wings) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Daniil Tarasov
HEIGHT : 196 cm · WEIGHT : 93 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : March 26, 1999 · Novokuznetsk, Russia
Drafted : 2017 · CBJ · round 3, pick #86
Contract : $2,000,000 · 2026-27 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Detroit Red Wings | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2.10 | .919 | 1 |
| 2025-26 | Florida Panthers | 33 | 13 | 15 | 3.05 | .895 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3.54 | .881 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 24 | 8 | 11 | 3.18 | .908 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 17 | 4 | 11 | 3.91 | .892 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2.40 | .937 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 106 | 34 | 52 | 3.22 | .898 | 2 | |
Daniil Tarasov: our analysis
2025-26 season: 33 GP, 13 W, 15 L, .895 SV%, 3.05 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 0.4 (46th of 98) · PAL 55, around average.
In 2025-26, Daniil Tarasov, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 55 out of 100 (around average), and his WAR of 0.4 ranks 46th among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: high danger (92, among the best in the league) and consistency (66, above average).
GSAx: -3.9 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 21 in 2024-25 to 55; his WAR went from -0.8 to 0.4.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 61 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Daniil Tarasov's story
Born in Novokuznetsk while his father was playing professionally, Daniil Tarasov started skating at three and moved with his family to Ufa at seven when his father signed there. He joined Salavat Yulaev’s sports school and initially played as a defenceman before switching into the net at eight, following a clear family line into goaltending.
Tarasov broke into junior hockey with Tolpar Ufa and made his MHL debut on 16 November 2015. A season away for tibia surgery interrupted his progression, but he returned to claim the starting job, posting 40 games with a 1.85 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage. Those results helped him get selected 86th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
He began his professional path with Toros Neftekamsk in the VHL on 10 September 2018 and recorded his first pro shutout on 9 January 2019. Tarasov’s KHL debut with Salavat Yulaev included a first KHL shutout on 14 February 2019. His rookie VHL campaign—25 games, 1.71 GAA and .928 SV%—earned him Best Rookie honours and a run to the Petrov Cup semi-finals. After declining a KHL contract offer following 2018–19, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with Columbus on 4 May 2019.
Loaned to Ässät for 2019–20, he appeared in 41 Liiga games (2.72 / .899). The COVID-19 era split his time between the KHL and the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters; he made his North American professional debut for the Monsters on 3 April 2021. Tarasov was called up on emergency to the NHL on 2 December 2021 and made 34 saves in his debut. He notched his first NHL victory on 23 October 2022 at Madison Square Garden with 30 saves, and on 20 November 2022 he stopped 47 shots in a 5–3 win. Columbus traded him to Florida on 26 June 2025 for a fifth-round pick; he signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on 1 July 2025 and served as their backup in 2025–26, appearing in a career-high 33 games (13-15-3, 3.05 GAA). As a free agent, he signed a one-year $2 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings on 1 July 2026.
Internationally, Tarasov stepped in for Russia’s U18 squad at the 2016 World Championship after a last-minute replacement and was the team’s starting goaltender, being named one of his team’s top three players. He also won bronze at the 2019 World Junior Championship and played at the 2019 Deutschland Cup. His record shows repeated high-save performances and several shutouts; on several occasions he has been asked to shoulder heavy workloads, whether as a starter in junior and VHL or as an emergency option in the NHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 6
- Shots against
- 185
- Saves
- 170
- %ARR / SV%
- 91.9 %
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Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -1.13 in 22-23, -0.28 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 21 → 55
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 27: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
0.4
wins above replacement
46 of 98
PAL Rating
55/ 100
Performance · Around average
32 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
61/ 100
Good value
1.05 M$ · expected PAL 47
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- Efficiency
- 44
- Impact
- 45
- High danger
- 92
- Consistency
- 66
- Workload
- 39
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FLA | 0.4 | 55 | 61 | 1.05 M$ |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | -0.8 | 21 | 21 | 1.05 M$ |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 0.8 | 49 | 56 | 1.05 M$ |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | -1.0 | 14 | 18 | 1.05 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
0.4
wins above replacement
-1.9 to 3.2 — 90% interval
46 of 98 goalies
+2.0 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -3.9
- Average → replacement
- +6.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | FLA | 33 | 0.4 | -1.9 to 3.2 | 46/98 |
| 2024-25 | CBJ | 20 | -0.8 | -2.1 to 1.5 | 80/99 |
| 2023-24 | CBJ | 25 | 0.8 | -1.1 to 3.3 | 42/98 |
| 2022-23 | CBJ | 17 | -1.0 | -3.1 to 0.8 | 93/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .92998th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .906100th percentileleague avg. .806
- Games above .900
- 60.0 %83rd percentileleague avg. 46.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.127th percentileleague avg. 3.06
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.3364th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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MTLDaniil Tarasov: frequently asked questions
What is Daniil Tarasov's record in 2026-27?
Daniil Tarasov has 2 wins in 8 games in 2026-27, with a .919 save percentage and a 2.10 goals-against average.
How old is Daniil Tarasov?
Daniil Tarasov is 27 years old: he was born on March 27, 1999.
How tall is Daniil Tarasov, and how much does he weigh?
Daniil Tarasov is 6'5" (196 cm) and weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
Where is Daniil Tarasov from?
Russia: Daniil Tarasov was born in Novokuznetsk, Russia.
What team does Daniil Tarasov play for?
Daniil Tarasov plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL, at G, wearing number 80.
Is Daniil Tarasov injured?
No: Daniil Tarasov is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Daniil Tarasov?
Daniil Tarasov produced 0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 46th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 55 out of 100: around average for his position.
How much does Daniil Tarasov make?
Daniil Tarasov earns $1.1M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 61 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Daniil Tarasov's contract end?
Daniil Tarasov's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Daniil Tarasov overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 61 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Daniil Tarasov a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 46th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Daniil Tarasov getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 21 in 2024-25 to 55 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Daniil Tarasov's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Daniil Tarasov has 106 games, 34 wins and 2 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 13 wins.
Where was Daniil Tarasov drafted?
Daniil Tarasov was drafted 86th overall (round 3) by Columbus Blue Jackets in 2017.
How does Daniil Tarasov perform in the playoffs?
Daniil Tarasov has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Which player is most similar to Daniil Tarasov?
Alex Nedeljkovic: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Alex Nedeljkovic's page →Is Daniil Tarasov related to anyone famous?
Yes: Vadim Tarasov (father, drafted 196th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1999; played 17 seasons in the RSL/KHL; goaltending coach for Sibir Novosibirsk).
What is Daniil Tarasov's nationality?
Daniil Tarasov is Russian. Internationally: Russia — starting goaltender at the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championships (named one of his team's top three players); bronze medal at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships; played at the 2019 Deutschland Cup.
What awards has Daniil Tarasov won?
VHL Best Rookie — 2018–19 season ; Named one of Russia's top three players at the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championships.
How many championships has Daniil Tarasov won?
1: Bronze medal with Russia at the 2019 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
See also: his Detroit Red Wings teammates
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