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Guarding goal Monday Merzlikins will protect the home goal against Vancouver on Monday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins will play for the first time since leaving a 6-5 overtime win over Toronto on Dec. 29 after the first period due to an illness. He has been a healthy scratch or the backup goalie in the team's past five contests. Through 23 games played this season, he has posted a 7-8-6 record with a 3.25 GAA and a .907 save percentage. The Canucks rank first in the league this campaign with 3.84 goals per contest.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Merzlikins has not asked to be traded by the Blue Jackets. But says there 'has to be a new scenario' Merzlikins said that "being made the No. 3 goaltender" surprised him: "I just want to be treated as a No. 1," he said.

JANUARY 12 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What's up with Elvis Merzlikins? Blue Jackets' No. 1 goalie hasn't played in 2 weeks Merzlikins, who is signed through the 2026-27 season at a $5.4 million salary cap hit, is apparently healthy and not being punished.

JANUARY 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back at practice Merzlikins (illness) was back on the ice for Monday's practice, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Merzlikins missed Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Buffalo after leaving Friday's 6-5 OT win over Toronto after the first period. It appears as though he will be available for Tuesday's home matchup against the Bruins. Daniil Tarasov (illness) didn't practice Monday, so Spencer Martin could be Columbus' other option to start against Boston.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Merzlikins (illness) didn't travel with the Blue Jackets to Buffalo, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site, so he's not an option for Saturday's game against the Sabr...

Impact Merzlikins exited Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Maple Leafs after the first period because of the illness. He has a 7-8-6 record, 3.24 GAA and .907 save percentage in 23 contests this season. With Merzlikins unavailable Saturday, Daniil Tarasov is set to start while Spencer Martin will serve as the backup goaltender.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's contest Merzlikins (undisclosed) left after the first period of Friday's game against Toronto, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Merzlikins coughed up two goals on 14 shots in the first period but was not seen on the bench to begin the second after being replaced by Spencer Martin. The Blue Jackets are back in action Saturday against Buffalo. An update on Merzlikins should be available before that game.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NHL.COM

TOR@CBJ: Marner scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins | Toronto Maple Leafs TOR@CBJ: Marner scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NHL.COM

Facing Maple Leafs Merzlikins will be between the home pipes versus Toronto on Friday, according to Columbus beat reporter Coby Maeir.

Impact Merzlikins has seen a lot of pucks in his last five starts, stopping 179 of 197 shots. He is 2-0-3 in the month of December, raising his record to 7-8-6 with a 3.20 GAA and .907 save percentage. The Maple Leafs are averaging 32.7 shots on goal per game, sixth in the league.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coughs up lead late in OT loss Merzlikins made 31 saves in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Devils.

Impact Merzlikins avoided a regulation loss for a fifth consecutive start, but he'll be disappointed that he failed to close out the win, as Luke Hughes tied the game with 1:25 left in regulation before Timo Meier ended it in overtime. The Latvian netminder's 2-0-3 record in his last five starts has moved his overall mark to 7-8-6, and Merzlikins' 3.20 GAA and .907 save percentage aren't far from his career 3.14 and .906 marks, so a drastic change in performance is unlikely moving forward barring a change of scenery.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Merzlikins is expected to start on the road against New Jersey on Wednesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins has a 7-8-5 record, 3.17 GAA and .909 save percentage in 21 contests this season. He allowed stopped 29 of 32 shots en route to a 3-2 overtime loss to Washington in his last start Thursday. New Jersey, which is in a three-way tie for eighth offensively with 3.41 goals per game, is likely to be a difficult adversary for Merzlikins.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Goalie Pummeling Opponent Inside Net Is Funniest Thing You'll See Today Elvis Merzlikins got into a scrum with Tom Wilson at the worst possible time.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

NHL Goalie Pummeling Opponent Inside Net Is Funniest Thing You'll See Today Elvis Merzlikins got into a scrum with Tom Wilson at the worst possible time.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Own worst enemy Thursday Merzlikins turned aside 29 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals.

Impact The 29-year-old netminder played well overall, but Tom Wilson finally got under his skin in OT and Merzlikins took a roughing penalty after the Washington pest had crashed the crease one time too many. Alex Ovechkin then scored on the ensuing power play. Merzlikins has yet to take a regulation loss in December, going 2-0-2 in four starts with a .914 save percentage, but Columbus' generous defense has left him with a 3.39 GAA over that stretch due to the volume of shots he's faced.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Merzlikins, Cole Sillinger, Yegor Chinakhov and HC Pascal Vincent | Postgame Media (12/21/23)

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Elvis Merzlikins Penalized After Scrapping With Tom Wilson In Overtime

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starting Thursday Per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, Merzlikins will defend the home crease versus Washington on Thursday.

Impact Merzlikins will be backed up by Spencer Martin as Daniil Tarasov gets the night off. Merzlikins has played only once in the Blue Jackets' last six games, giving up five goals in the third period versus Toronto, but stopping 43 pucks in a 6-5 overtime win. Overall, Merzlikins is 7-8-4 with a 3.19 GAA and .909 save percentage this season. The Capitals are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders on Wednesday and currently sit 30th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.41 goals per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bends but doesn't break in barrage Merzlikins made 43 saves in a 6-5 overtime win over Toronto on Thursday.

Impact Things were rosy heading into the third with the Blue Jackets up 5-0, but the Maple Leafs picked up the ice and tilted it straight at Elvis in the third. They scored five unanswered goals, led by Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner and William Nylander, who combined for eight points, including four goals. Merzlikins has been busy this season and especially over his last 11 games, where he's faced 35 shots eight times and 40 or more five times. Unfortunately, his team often fails to support him, and his record is a queasy 4-5-2. That's a tough roll for fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on Toronto Merzlikins will guard the road goal against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Merzlikins missed the last three games due to an illness, but he returned to practice Thursday morning before being activated off injured reserve ahead of his team's matchup with Toronto. The 29-year-old goaltender has registered a respectable .910 save percentage through 19 appearances this season, but he's compiled a disappointing 6-8-4 record over that stretch primarily due to a lack of goal support. Merzlikins will try to secure his seventh win of the season in a tough road matchup with a surging Maple Leafs team that's won three of its last four games, racking up 18 goals over that span.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injured reserve list Merzlikins (illness) was taken off the injured reserve list, per the NHL Media site.

Impact It's not clear yet if Merzlikins will start in Thursday's road game against Toronto, but it looks like he's at least an option. The 29-year-old goaltender has a 6-8-4 record, 3.10 GAA and .910 save percentage in 19 contests this season. He was last in net Dec. 5 when he stopped 35 of 39 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to LA.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the ice Merzlikins, who remains on injured reserve with an illness, is skating Thursday morning, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Merzlikins isn't expected to be available against the Maple Leafs on Thursday, but the fact that he's resumed skating suggests he could be ready to return sooner rather than later. The 29-year-old netminder, who hasn't played since Dec. 5 versus LA due to an illness, has gone 6-8-4 while posting a 3.10 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 19 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Merzlikins has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss a week of action due to an illness.

Impact With Merzlikins sidelined, look for Spencer Martin to jump into the No.1 role for the Blue Jackets. Merzlikins, who's gone 6-8-4 while posting a 3.10 GAA and .910 save percentage through 19 games this season, will be eligible to return Dec. 14 against the Maple Leafs.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late collapse in OT loss Merzlikins stopped 35 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.

Impact It's been a pattern this season for Columbus to crack in the third period while trying to hold a lead, and Tuesday's game was no exception -- Merzlikins actually had a shutout going after 40 minutes, but the Blue Jackets got out-shot 15-7 in the third while giving up three straight goals. The netminder then couldn't get a glove on a Drew Doughty blast from the faceoff circle just 33 seconds into OT. Merzlikins has a .918 save percentage over his last 10 starts, but it's resulted in just a 3-5-2 record and 3.01 GAA as he's faced a whopping 36.7 shots a game during that stretch.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Kings Merzlikins will patrol the home crease Tuesday against the Kings, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact Merzlikins is coming off a 41-save performance in Friday's 4-2 win over Ottawa. He has posted a 6-8-3 record this season with a 3.04 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 18 appearances this season. The Kings rank first in the league this campaign with 3.86 goals per game.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elvis Merzlikins makes 41 SAVES in Blue Jackets 4-2 victory 🔥| Game Highlights (12/1/23)

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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