ELVIS MERZLIKINS NEWS

In goal Saturday Merzlikins will protect the home goal in a preseason game versus the Sabres on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Merzlikins stopped all 19 shots he faced in his preseason debut Wednesday versus the Sabres. The 30-year-old will face a youthful version of the Sabres' lineup, as the team's veterans are all in Europe in preparation for the NHL Global Series, so Merzlikins should put in another strong performance Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Wednesday Merzlikins will guard the home goal in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Blues, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Merzlikins will be making his preseason debut in this contest. The 30-year-old goalie had another rough campaign in 2023-24, posting a 3.45 GAA and an .897 save percentage while going 13-17-8 over 41 appearances. Due to his $5.4 million cap hit, Merzlikins is projected to be the Blue Jackets' top goalie to begin this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Tuesday Merzlikins (lower body) will serve as the backup to Jet Greaves on Tuesday at home against Carolina, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Impact Merzlikins had a disappointing season but didn't get much help from his offense all year. The 30-year-old recorded an .897 save percentage and a 13-17-8 record in 41 appearances. He will likely serve as Columbus' No. 1 goalie next season.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Merzlikins (lower body) will not be available Sunday against Carolina.

Impact Merzlikins has now been out for four consecutive games and the team hasn't provided much of an update beyond his day-to-day designation on April 1. The 29-year-old is 1-4-1 with an .860 save percentage over his last six appearances. Malcolm Subban will start Sunday while Jet Greaves dresses as the backup.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Merzlikins (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Flyers, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.

Impact Merzlikins will miss his third straight game. The Blue Jackets also lost Daniil Tarasov (upper body) in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders and may need to recall Malcolm Subban from the minors to back up Jet Greaves, if Tarasov is unable to go. Merzlikins is 13-17-8 with a 3.45 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 41 appearances this season.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Thursday Merzlikins (lower body) will miss his second straight game Thursday.

Impact Merzlikins will not dress against the Islanders as Daniil Tarasov will get the call in net, with Jet Greaves 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 and he could return as early as Saturday against the Flyers.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body issue Merzlikins is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and won't play Monday versus the Avalanche, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.

Impact With Merzlikins unavailable, Daniil Tarasov will likely get the nod against Colorado with Jet Greaves serving as his backup. Merzlikins, who's gone 13-17-8 while posting a 3.45 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 41 appearanes this season, will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Isles.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns shootout win Merzlikins stopped 30 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout victory over the Penguins.

Impact Merzlikins was sharp Saturday, turning aside 30 shots in regulation before earning the win in a five-round shootout. It's the first win since March 2 for the 29-year-old Merzlikins -- he'd dropped his last five outings while allowing six goals in each of his last three starts. Overall, Merzlikins improves to 13-17-8 on the season with an .897 save percentage and 3.45 GAA. Daniil Tarasov figures to get the start Monday versus Colorado, lining up Merzlikins for a home matchup with the Islanders on Thursday.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Merzlikins will be between the home pipes versus Pittsburgh on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Merzlikins will attempt to snap a five-game winless streak (0-4-1), and he has given up six goals in each of his last three games. He's 12-17-8 with a 3.47 GAA and an .897 save percentage this season. Merzlikins' recent struggles have opened the door for Daniil Tarasov to take over the starting job in Columbus. The Penguins average 2.92 goals per game, 23rd in the NHL.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Losing streak at five games Merzlikins stopped 29 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Merzlikins just can't find a groove, allowing six goals in each of the last three games. He's surrendered 23 tallies during his five-game losing streak. The 29-year-old is at 12-17-8 with a 3.47 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 40 outings overall. The Blue Jackets have mainly rotated goalies over the last two weeks, so Daniil Tarasov seems likely to start Thursday in Pittsburgh.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Coyotes Merzlikins will defend the road net Tuesday versus Arizona, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins has allowed 17 goals on 119 shots during his four-game winless slump. In 39 games this season, he has provided a 12-16-8 record with a 3.40 GAA and an .899 save percentage. The Coyotes sit 24th in the league this campaign with 2.89 goals per contest.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under siege in loss Merzlikins allowed six goals on 50 shots in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact The Blue Jackets struck first through Damon Severson, but Merzlikins was unable to keep the Avalanche at bay. This was the 29-year-old goalie's fourth loss in a row, and he's allowed 17 tallies in that span. He's at 12-16-8 with a 3.40 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 39 outings overall. The Blue Jackets visit the Golden Knights on Saturday, which will likely mean Daniil Tarasov starts the second half of the back-to-back set.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In goal versus Avalanche Merzlikins will get the starting nod on the road against Colorado on Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Merzlikins has not been sharp in two of his last three starts, giving up three goals on four shots in Montreal on Mar. 12 and allowing six goals on 27 shots to Winnipeg on Sunday. Overall, Merzlikins is 12-15-8 with a 3.33 GAA and a .900 save percentage. He has another tough matchup as the Avalanche lead the NHL with 258 goals in 69 games.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Winnipeg Merzlikins allowed six goals on 27 shots in a 6-1 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact It was a tough night for Merzlikins as he allowed six goals, including four in the second period, en route to a third consecutive loss. The 29-year-old netminder had been on a decent run coming into Sunday's contest, going 2-2-1 with a .920 save percentage in his previous five starts, though he's still found himself splitting starting duties with Daniil Tarasov. Overall, Merzlikins is 12-15-8 this season with a .900 save percentage and 3.33 GAA. The Blue Jackets are back in action Tuesday on the road in Detroit.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

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MARCH 17, 2024 • NHL.COM

WPG@CBJ: Connor scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins | Winnipeg Jets WPG@CBJ: Connor scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins

MARCH 17, 2024 • NHL.COM

Guarding goal Sunday Merzlikins will patrol the home crease Sunday against Winnipeg, according to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Merzlikins is coming off a 35-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Ottawa. He has compiled a 12-14-8 record this season with a 3.25 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 37 games played. The Jets rank 17th in the league with 3.09 goals per contest this campaign.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fades late in Thursday's loss Merzlikins turned aside 35 shots in regulation and overtime and one of three shootout attempts during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.

Impact Looking to bounce back from an early hook Tuesday in Montreal, Merzlikins was sharp to begin the game and took a shutout into the third period. The Sens were able to tie it up before the final horn though, and the 29-year-old couldn't come up with stops on Tim Stutzle or Claude Giroux in the shootout. Merzlikins has given up more than three goals in a start only once since the All-Star break, but his 3.35 GAA and .900 save percentage over that stretch are far from ideal, especially in comparison to Daniil Tarasov's numbers (2.49 GAA, .928 save percentage in eight outings) during that same period. While Columbus still hasn't given up on Merzlikins and his contract would be tough to move in a trade over the offseason, at the moment, Tarasov appears to be the team's clear No. 1 netminder.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

OTT@CBJ: Giroux scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins | Ottawa Senators OTT@CBJ: Giroux scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins

MARCH 15, 2024 • NHL.COM

OTT@CBJ: Stutzle scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins | Ottawa Senators OTT@CBJ: Stutzle scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins

MARCH 15, 2024 • NHL.COM

Starting Thursday Merzlikins will be between the home pipes versus Ottawa on Thursday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Merzlikins started Tuesday in Montreal, but was pulled after giving up three goals on four shots, just 5:48 into the first period. Merzlikins is 12-14-7 with a 3.29 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 2023-24. Merzlikins will face the Senators, who are averaging 32.3 shots, ninth in the NHL.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins expects 'huge changes' under new GM Merzlikins, already in a bumpy relationship with the team this season, said he is not feeling "threatened or scared" about the future.

MARCH 14, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gets quick hook in Montreal Merzlikins stopped only one of four shots before being replaced by Daniil Tarasov early in the first period during Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The Blue Jackets came out completely flat, and Merzlikins couldn't be faulted on any of the three pucks that beat him -- two came on deflections, and the third was scored on a Montreal power play. Nonetheless, the 29-year-old netminder got the hook less than six minutes into the game as coach Pascal Vincent tried to wake up his club. Merzlikins hadn't started a game since Mar. 2 prior to Tuesday as Columbus takes a longer look at Tarasov, and given the latter's perfect performance in relief, that workload split doesn't seem likely to change much. In eight outings since the All-Star break, Merzlikins is 3-4-0 with a 3.61 GAA and .892 save percentage.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Montreal Merzlikins will defend the road net Tuesday against Montreal, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Merzlikins has won two of his past three outings, stopping 90 of 96 shots during that span. In 35 appearances this season, he has a 12-13-7 record with a 3.21 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Montreal ranks 27th in the league this campaign with 2.75 goals per contest.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE