Tarasenko signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Senators on Thursday.
Tarasenko was reportedly close to a deal with the Hurricanes earlier in July, but that never came to fruition. Instead, he circled back to another team that had some early interest and took a short-term deal with the Senators. He'll provide a veteran presence in the top six for a young team, and he'll likely also add some scoring pop. The 31-year-old winger had 18 goals and 50 points over 69 contests last year, but he's a six-time 30-goal scorer. Tarasenko should also see ample power-play time in 2023-24, and his reasonable cap hit could make his contract moveable at the trade deadline if the Senators underperform, though Tarasenko has a full no-trade clause in the deal.
Rangers' Vladimir Tarasenko: Contributes game-winning goal
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Tarasenko collected a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win over the Devils in Game 6 on Saturday.
Tarasenko broke through after being held blanked on all nine of his shots over the previous three contests. He now has three markers and four points in six playoff outings this year. Tarasenko's latest tally came late in the second period and stood as the game-winner.
Rangers' Vladimir Tarasenko: Scores goal in 5-1 win
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Tarasenko scored a goal on two shots in a 5-1 victory over New Jersey on Tuesday.
Tarasenko has seemingly enjoyed his move to the Big Apple, as he has tallied nine goals and 14 helpers in 32 games with the Blue Shirts, including both the regular and post-seasons. Playing on a stacked second line with Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck, Tarasenko should continue to rack up points and offer top-end fantasy value.
Tarasenko had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 overtime loss to St. Louis on Thursday.
Both of Tarasenko's points were recorded while the Rangers were on the power play. He's up to 18 goals and 48 points in 66 contests this season, including 14 points with the man advantage. Tarasenko is on a three-game point streak, providing two goals and four points in that span.
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Rangers' Vladimir Tarasenko: Adds power-play helper in win
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Tarasenko supplied a power-play assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Lightning.
Tarasenko's primary assist on the man advantage gives him 10 assists and 17 points through 27 games with the Rangers. The Blueshirts have clinched a playoff berth, and Tarasenko -- who dropped 60 points (41 goals, 19 assists) through 90 postseason games with the Blues -- should remain a key fixture within the top six and No. 2 power-play unit for the postseason.
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Rangers' Vladimir Tarasenko: Scores in win
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Tarasenko scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Tarasenko extended the Rangers' lead to 2-0 in the first period, redirecting a feed from Braden Schneider past Michael Hutchinson. Tarasenko is up to six goals and 15 points in 23 games with the Rangers. Overall, the 31-year-old winger is up to 16 goals and 44 points in 61 contests between New York and St. Louis.
Tarasenko supplied a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-0 victory over Pittsburgh.
Tarasenko scored early in the second period to extend the Rangers' lead to 3-0. He has 15 goals and 42 points in 56 contests this season. Tarasenko is well behind his 2021-22 scoring pace of 82 points in 75 outings, but he's done well recently, providing three goals and nine points over his last nine games.
