Elvis Merzlikins - NHL News & Rumors

Secures 10th win Merzlikins stopped 23 of 25 shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Merzlikins earned his 10th win of the season and his fourth victory in his last five outings with this performance. The Blackhawks' top line accounted for both goals against, but Charlie Coyle's hat trick was plenty of help for Merzlikins and the Blue Jackets. On the season, Merzlikins is 10-8-1 with a 3.67 GAA and an .884 save percentage over 20 appearances. The Blue Jackets will likely turn to Jet Greaves for Saturday's game in St. Louis, but Merzlikins has done well to work himself back into a timeshare in the crease.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Coyle's three-goal game leads Blue Jackets to a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks

Charlie Coyle had his second career hat trick, Mathieu Olivier added a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Friday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Facing Blackhawks Merzlikins will defend the road cage in Chicago on Friday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Merzlikins will make his second straight start, as he stopped 24 shots in a 5-3 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. The netminder is 9-8-1 with poor peripherals, including a 3.76 GAA and an .882 save percentage across 19 appearances this season. The Blackhawks are 27th in NHL scoring, tallying 143 goals in 55 games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets win over Flyers Merzlikins stopped 24 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Merzlikins was originally scheduled to start Monday versus the Kings before that game was postponed due to severe winter weather. The extra time off didn't hurt Merzlikins, as he picked up his third win in four outings despite giving up a hat trick to Travis Konecny in this contest. Merzlikins is now 9-8-1 with a 3.76 GAA and an .882 save percentage over 19 starts this season. The Blue Jackets have a road back-to-back up next with games in Chicago on Friday and St. Louis on Saturday. Expect Merzlikins and Jet Greaves to split those starts.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat Flyers 5-3 for third straight win

Charlie Coyle had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 for their third straight win

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Exits ice first Wednesday Merzlikins was the first goalie to leave the ice Wednesday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports, indicating he'll guard the cage at home versus the Flyers.

Impact Marzlikins was originally expected to be in the crease for Monday's matchup with the Kings before the game was postponed, so it looks like the Jackets will maintain their current goalie plan. With a back-to-back versus Chicago and St. Louis on Friday and Saturday, respectively, Merzlikins figures to split those two contests with Jet Greaves.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game against Los Angeles postponed Merzlikins and the Blue Jackets won't play against the Kings on Monday since the game was postponed due to severe winter weather in the Columbus area.

Impact Merzlikins was slated to draw the start at home Monday, but the game will be rescheduled for March 9. The next game on the Blue Jackets' schedule is a home matchup against the Flyers on Wednesday, but it's not yet clear who will start in net during that game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Monday Merzlikins was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, according to Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, indicating he will protect the home net against the Kings on Monda...

Impact Merzlikins is poised to return to the crease after leaving Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Ottawa because of an illness. He has been healthy enough to be in the lineup as Jet Greaves' backup for the last two games. The 31-year-old Merzlikins has gone 8-8-1 with a 3.81 GAA and an .882 save percentage across 18 appearances this campaign. Los Angeles is tied for 28th in the league with 2.60 goals per game this campaign.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Backing up Thursday Merzlikins (illness) is well enough Thursday to back up Jet Greaves versus Dallas, according to Columbus sports reporter Dave Maetzold.

Impact Merzlikins was forced to leaves Tuesday's tilt versus Ottawa after the first stanza due to his illness. Merzlikins was saddled with the loss, giving up two goal on seven shots in a 4-1 defeat. He is 8-8-1 with a 3.81 GAA and an .882 save percentage across 18 games this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kleven, Stutzle score early as Senators beat Blue Jackets 4-1

Tyler Kleven and Tim Stutzle both scored in the first period, and the Ottawa Senators beat Columbus 4-1 on Thursday night

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Merzlikins (illness) is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Senators.

Impact Merzlikins exited the game after the first period. He allowed two goals on seven shots before he was replaced by Jet Greaves. Merzlikins likely won't be back in the contest unless Greaves gets injured, and the former should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game versus the Stars.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Senators' Tim Stutzle Circles Blue Jackets' Zone And Buries Five-Hole Snipe

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Looking for third straight win Merzlikins is drawing the home start Tuesday against the Senators, per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Impact Merzlikins will be making his third straight start Tuesday, as he's getting more work with new head coach Rick Bowness. The 31-year-old Merzlikins has won back-to-back starts while turning aside a combined 59 of 63 shots (.937 save percentage) in victories over the Canucks and Penguins. The Senators have lost back-to-back games and six of their last eight (2-4-2), but they had success against Merzlikins earlier in the season, chasing him for three goals on five shots in Ottawa's 6-3 win over Columbus on Dec. 11.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for shootout win Merzlikins stopped 29 shots in regulation and overtime and three of four shootout attempts in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact The only Pittsburgh player to get a puck past Merzlikins in the shootout was former Columbus teammate Yegor Chinakhov. The 31-year-old netminder was making consecutive starts for the first time since early December, and new coach Rick Bowness appears willing to give him a chance to move back into a timeshare with Jet Greaves. Merzlikins will need to display more consistency, however -- over his last eight outings, he's stumbled to a 4.02 GAA and .871 save percentage.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Coyle scores shootout winner as Blue Jackets beat Penguins 4-3

Charlie Coyle scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Starting in Pittsburgh Merzlikins will defend the road net against the Penguins on Saturday, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Impact Merzlikins is coming off a 30-save performance in Thursday's 4-1 win over Vancouver. He gone 7-7-1 with a 3.84 GAA and an .882 save percentage across 16 appearances this campaign. Pittsburgh sits 14th in the league with 3.17 goals per game this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in Thursday's win Merzlikins stopped 30 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Brock Boeser got a puck past Merzlikins on a Vancouver power play late in the second period, but otherwise the veteran netminder had an answer for everything the Canucks fired at him. It was Merzlikins' first win since Dec. 4, and on the season he's gone 7-7-1 with a rough 3.84 GAA and .882 save percentage, falling firmly behind Jet Greaves on the Columbus depth chart in the process.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets beat skidding Canucks 4-1 behind Marchenko and Johnson

Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson each had a goal and an assist, leading the Columbus Blue Jackets over the skidding Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their third straight win

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod Thursday Merzlikins will defend the home cage versus Vancouver on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Merzlikins will make a rare start as he has played only once since Dec. 22, a span of 11 games, as Jet Greaves has been the undisputed No. 1 goaltender in Columbus of late. Merzlikins is 6-7-1 this season with a 4.03 GAA and an .877 save percentage across 15 appearances. The Canucks are generating 2.63 goals per game, 27th in the NHL this season.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gets no help in Colorado Merzlikins turned aside 27 shots in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact The Blue Jackets' skaters left their offense on the plane in Colorado, giving Merzlikins no margin for error. The 31-year-old netminder was making his first start since Dec. 20, and while he didn't allow any soft goals, this performance won't be enough to loosen Jet Greaves' hammerlock on the starting job for Columbus. On the season, Merzlikins is 6-7-1 in 15 outings with a rough 4.03 GAA and .877 save percentage.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Miner records 1st NHL shutout as Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 4-0 for 17th straight home win

Brent Burns scored twice, Trent Miner made 29 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday for their 17th straight home...

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Elvis Merzlikins Gets the Start Against the Avalanche in Colorado 💥 | Pregame Media

JANUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Expected starter for Saturday Merzlikins is expected to start on the road against Colorado on Saturday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Merzlikins has struggled this campaign with a 6-6-1 record, 4.03 GAA and .877 save percentage in 14 appearances in 2025-26. His last start was Dec. 20, and he's allowed at least three goals in each of his past 11 appearances. Colorado is a tough assignment. The Avalanche rank first in goals per game with 4.05. They did lose back-to-back games Sunday and Tuesday against Florida and Tampa Bay, respectively, but the Avalanche rebounded with an 8-2 victory over Ottawa on Thursday.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Loses to Ducks Merzlikins allowed four goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Merzlikins made just his second start in the last seven games, but he didn't have a great performance. He never had a lead to protect, but he allowed a late goal to Pavel Mintyukov that decided the game. Merzlikins has allowed 14 goals on 73 shots over his last three outings, and he hasn't looked all that good in his most recent wins either. Merzlikins is 6-6-1 with a 4.04 GAA and an .877 save percentage in 14 starts. The only thing keeping him in the mix for regular playing time is that fact that Jet Greaves has failed to run away with the starting job so far, but Greaves' numbers are still far better than what Merzlikins has shown. The Blue Jackets' next game is Monday versus the Kings.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Mintyukov scores with 3:29 left to lift Ducks past Blue Jackets, 4-3

Pavel Mintyukov slid a shot from the slot past Elvis Merzlikins with 3:29 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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