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Daniil Tarasov recalled by Blue Jackets

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled the goaltender from the Cleveland Monsters.

Daniil Tarasov will be returning to the Columbus Blue Jackets after returning to the Cleveland Monsters earlier in the month. Columbus has recalled the young goaltender from their AHL affiliate Sunday.

Daniil Tarasov has appeared in three games for the Blue Jackets, allowing five goals in two starts. Most of Tarasov’s time has been with the Monsters, saving 89.3% of shots on goal with a GAA of 3.016. The last two starts for Tarasov in Cleveland have not gone well, allowing seven goals in two games.

Cleveland’s scheduled game for Monday with Grand Rapids has been postponed due to COVID issues impacting the Monsters.

Monsters chased by Comets in 3-2 OT loss

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The Monsters had a chance to defeat Utica, but the Comets came through late handing Cleveland a 3-2 overtime loss.

It was the final minutes of regulation and the game was tied at 1, overtime appeared inevitable. But then a clutch goal from Brendan Gaunce gave the Monsters a 2-1 lead with less than a minute and a half to go. Suddenly things changed, it seemed like victory was assured and Cleveland would take down the Comets. Problem was Utica had other ideas. Less than a minute after Gaunce’s goal there were two events that would shape the game.

At 19;22 elapsed in the 3rd period the Comets tied the game at 2.

At 19:42 Kevin Stenlund received a two-minute slashing penalty giving Utica a power play. 

The latter would prove to be the nail in the coffin as just as Cleveland’s penalty kill nearly did the impossible of stopping a power play in overtime, Utica scored and the Monsters existed the ice and could only possibly be thinking about how close they were to winning this game.

Game Notes

Kevin Stenlund scored in the 1st period to tie the game at 1 and send the crowd into a frenzy on Teddy Bear Toss Night.  It was Stenlund’s third of the season with Liam Foudy assisting on hi1 11th.

Gaumce’s goal late in the 3rd was his eighth of the year with Trey Fix Wolansky (4) and Cole Fonstad (3) assisting on the goal.

Daniil Tarasov was in net, saving 23 of 26 shots on goal. The month of December has not been kind to Tarasov as he has allowed seven goals in two games while allowing 2.67 goals over six games in November.

The Monsters remain in fourth place in the AHL North Division with 26 points in 24 games. Cleveland will have a few days off before welcoming the Chicago Wolves to town on Wednesday. 

Monsters lose to Phantoms in Lehigh Valley 4-2

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The Cleveland Monsters allowed three unanswered goals as they lost to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms by a score of 4-2.

Midway through the 2nd period things appeared to be going according to plan for the Cleveland Monsters. Cleveland held a 2-1 lead over the eighth place Phantoms and were in position to come away with a win in Lehigh Valley. The remainder of the game did not go Cleveland’s way as they allowed three unanswered goals in what would be a 4-2 loss.

It was not for a lack of trying as the Monsters actually held the advantage in the shots on goal department over the final two periods (22-15). An ill-timed tripping penalty on Olivier LeBlanc gave the Phantoms a power play opportunity which proved to be a catalyst for the rest of the game. In less than a 12 minute span of game time, Lehigh Valley scored three times taking a 4-2 lead with just 3:45 elapsed in the 3rd period which end up as the final score.

Scoring for Cleveland was Cole Clayton in the 1st period on one of their two power play chances. It was the first goal of the season for Clayton while Kevin Stenlund (10) and Josh Dunne (4) assisting on the play. The Monsters second and final goal of the game came midway in the 2nd as Tyler Sikura netted his sixth of the season. Thomas Schemitsch (4) and Liam Foudy (10) each were credited with an assist on the play.

Daniil Tarasov retuned to his place in between the pipes after returning to Cleveland from Columbus earlier in the week. Tarasov allowed four goals on 31 shots, just the second time in his last five AHL appearances allowing more than one goal.

The loss now has the Monsters sitting in fourth place in the AHL North Division with 25 points in 23 games. A two game home stand against first place Utica begins Thursday night as they look to snap their current two-game losing streak. 

Daniil Tarasov assigned to Cleveland

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After three appearances with the Blue Jackets, Columbus has assigned the goaltender to the Cleveland Monsters.

A familiar face is returning to the Cleveland Monsters. The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned goaltender Daniil Tarasov to their AHL affiliate.

Daniil Tarasov actually put together a better stat-line while in Columbus compared to Cleveland. Tarasov’s save percentage in Cleveland this season is 0.897 compared to 0.936 in Columbus. With a GAA of 2.22 with the Blue Jackets and 2.96 with the Monsters. Granted the sample size is much different with just 135 minutes in the NHL and 548 in the AHL, it is still impressive to see Tarasov perform when getting the call.

Emil Bemstrom activated, sent to Cleveland

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated the 22-year old from injured reserve and assigned him to Cleveland.

Emil Bemstrom has been activated from injured reserve, but will have to wait to make his season debut. The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned Bemstrom to the Cleveland Monsters for the time being.

Emil Bemstrom is yet to appear in a game this season, but appeared in 20 games for Columbus last season. Bemstrom fisniehd with three assists and two goals for the Blue Jackets during the 2020-21 season.

Additionally, in need of a goaltender for Thursday’s game in Dallas, Columbus has recalled Daniil Tarasov.

Monsters defeat Marlies 6-5 in overtime

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It was a productive trip north of the border for the Cleveland Monsters as they defeated the Toronto Marlies in overtime.

Finding themselves down 4-1 late in the 2nd, the Cleveland Monsters managed to outscore the Toronto Marlies 4-1 in order to force overtime. In the overtime period it was a clutch power play goal from Tyler Sikura to seal the Cleveland victory.

Even though the Monsters held a massive edge on the shots on goal department through the first two period (33-19), they were only able to score twice during that time. Overall Cleveland outshot Toronto 47-28 as they attempted 12 shots in the 3rd and two in overtime.

After two games which saw Daniil Tarasov only allow one goal in each, Tarasov allowed five on 28 shots in the win. This was the third time this season that Tarasov allowed five goals in game, both games were losses (6-4 to Syracuse, 6-2 Belleville).

Scoring notes

Jake Christiansen (4) scored the first goal of the game, giving the Monsters an early lead 4:12 into the 1st period.

Down 4-1 late in the 2nd, Liam Foudy scored his fourth goal of the season with the recently assigned Kevin Stenlund assisting on the goal (3).

Brendan Gaunce scored 23 seconds into the 3rd to bring Cleveland a within one goal. It was the seventh goal of the season for Gaunce who got some assistance from Trey Fix-Wolansky (1) and Tyler Angle (12).

Just over five minutes later Carson Meyer (5) tied the game. Adam Helewka (6) and Christiansen (9) were credited with assists on the goal.

After giving up the lead midway through the period, it was Fix-Wolansky coming to the rescue as he scored his second goal of the campaign with just 1:39 left to play. Fix-Wolansky got some help from Gaunce (5) and Stenlund (4) on the game-tying goal.

In overtime it was Tyler Sikura who redirected a shot from Christiansen into the net giving the Monsters the win. Christiansen (10) received an assist as did Gaunce (6).

The Monsters return home Friday to take on the Marlies at home before returning to Toronto Saturday for their third matchup in as many games. 

Monsters defeat Crunch 5-1

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The Cleveland Monsters were unstoppable as they managed to come away with a 5-1 victory over the Syracuse Crunch.

It was a 5-1 final score and everyone got out alive, but the Cleveland Monsters knew they had the numbers, going to win, and take over. Cleveland was dominant from the start as they came away with a four goal victory over the Syracuse Crunch.

The Monsters were able to be a force in the offensive zone thought out the game and they took advantage. Cleveland outshot Syracuse 32-24, holding nine and three shot advantages in the first and third periods.

It was a rather quick start for Cleveland as Brendan Gaunce scored his first of two goals on an assist from Adam Helewka (5) 4:27 into the game.

Trey Fix-Wolansky scored his first goal of the season in his season debut. Assisting on the goal was Gaunce (4) and Thomas Schemitsch (2).

After Syracuse scored it was Cole Cassels scoring his second goal of the campaign unassisted.

In the 3rd period it was Justin Scott who increased the Mosnters lead to three with his third goal of the season. Billy Sweezey was credited with an assist on the goal, his second.

Gaunce scored his second. goal of the game with a little over five minutes left in the game as Tyler Angle registered his team-high 11th assist.

In net was Daniil Tarasov, building off his last outing. Tarasov saved 23 of 24 shots as managed to allow just one goal for the second straight game.

The Monsters are off on Saturday, but return to action Sunday in Toronto to take on the Marlies. 

Monsters defeat Crunch 2-1 in overtime

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The Cleveland Monsters got back into the win column as they came away with a 2-1 win over the Syracuse Crunch in overtime.

Coming off a shutout loss to the Rochester Americans to close out their road trip last weekend, the Cleveland Monsters were looking to reverse their fortunes against the Syracuse Crunch at home. A few minutes into the game it appeared it would be a goal-scoring frenzy as both teams scored really quickly. Shawn Element gave Syracuse a 1-0 lead just a minute into the game while Thomas Schemitsch answered about a minute later. Even though both teams came out guns blazing, neither team was able to find the back in the net again in regulation.

This led to a decisive overtime period, a much better proposition that going into a shootout (an area that the team has struggled in this season with three losses). Just as the game began, it was a goal 1:08 into the period with gave the Monsters a 2-1 win over the Crunch. Tyler Angle was able to break the tie in the extra period securing the victory.

Game notes

The goals from Schmeitsch and Angle were the first of the season for both players. Jake Christiansen assisted on both goals for assists seven and eight on the year while Liam Foudy tallied his fourth on Schemitsch’s goal.

Daniil Tarasov saved 21 of 22 shots on goal in his sixth start of the season. Tarasov’s 0.955 save percentage was the best of the season up to this point.

Looking ahead

The Monsters are in third place in the AHL North Division with 16 points, trailing Toronto and their 12 points based on win percentage. Cleveland will face Syracuse again Friday before heading out on the road to face second place Toronto.

Monsters fall behind early, lose 6-2 to Belleville

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The Cleveland Monsters fell behind early and were not able to keep up with the visiting Belleville Senators.

15:52 into the 1st period one thing was clear, it was not the Cleveland Monster’s night. Belleville scored three goals during that span, including one shorthanded goal, to put the Monsters behind the eight ball.

Belleville would eventually take a 5-0 lead just past midway in the 3rd period with the fifth goal being an empty netter. Cleveland would score less than two minutes later, but it did not have an impact on the final result. The Monsters would score a power play goal with a little over 30 seconds left, but it was a pyrrhic goal in the end.

Daniil Tarasov stated in net for the Monsters and it was the second straight game allowing four goals or more. In four games the season Tarasov has a 3.92 GAA and 0.870 save percentage, both career-lows.

Game notes

Carson Meyer scored his third goal of the season and would tally his second assist later in the game. Jake Christiansen (5) and Tyler Sikura (4) assisted on Meyer’s goal.

Brendan Gaunce scored the power play goal with 33 seconds left, his second goal of the season. In addition to Meyer, Thomas Schemitsch (1) registered an assist on the goal.

The Monsters can avenge their loss Saturday as they take on the Senators at 7:00 P.M.

Monsters fall short in overtime to Bears

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The Cleveland Monsters were not able to close out their road trip with a win in Hershey, losing to the Bears in overtime 4-3.

This was the second game between the Cleveland Monsters and Hershey Bears to need (at least) overtime to decide the winner. Unlike the night before, there was no need for a shootout that lasted eight rounds as Hershey  scored the game-winning goal 3:27 into the extra period.

The Monsters actually got off on the right foot, taking advantage of a power-play opportunity to get on the board first. It was Josh Dunne scoring his second of the year with Liam Foudy (2) and Tim Berti assisting on the goal.

Early on in the 2nd period it was Hershey’s turn to score. The Bears scored twice in a one minute and 45 second span as Daniil Tarasov was unable to stop their attack. Cleveland would answer later in the period to tie the game at 2 thanks to Jake Christiansen’s third goal of the season. Tyler Sikura (3) and Adam Helewka (4) assisted the then game-tying goal.

22 seconds into the 3rd period saw the Monsters retake the lead. Liam Foudy scored his third goal of the campaign with Tyler Angle being credited with his eighth assist, tied for third in the AHL. About 12 minutes later the Bears would tie the game again as they managed to score on a power play.

Both teams would attempt two shots on goal in the overtime period with the Bears coming out victorious.

Currently Cleveland is in 2nd place in the AHL North Division behind Utica based on win percentage. The Monsters return home next Friday to take on the Belleville Senators as they look to get back on track.