Merzlikins (lower body) will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Islanders.
Daniil Tarasov will get the call in net against the Isles with Jet Greaves serving as his backup. Merzlikins is 13-17-8 with a 3.45 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 41 contests this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time -- he could return as early as Saturday against the Flyers.
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