Elvis Merzlikins - NHL News & Rumors

Struggles in loss to Sweden Merzlikins stopped 23 of 28 shots in Latvia's 5-1 loss to Sweden in the 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday.

Impact Latvia's Olympic campaign came to an end Tuesday in a loss to Sweden, though that outcome was totally expected given the difference in quality between the two teams. Merzlikins allowed 10 goals on 66 shots faced in two starts in the Olympics. He'll report back to the Blue Jackets discipline, as Columbus will resume its regular-season campaign on the road against the Bruins on Feb. 26.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Sweden Merzlikins will be in goal for Latvia against Sweden on Tuesday in the qualifying round of the 2026 Winter Olympics, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Merzlikins is set to get his first start since the opening game of the tournament, as Arturs Silovs was between the pipes for the Latvians' last two games of the preliminary round. Merzlikins allowed five goals on 38 shots against the Americans on Thursday in a 5-1 loss. Sweden went 2-0-0-1 and finished third in Group B during round-robin play, picking up wins against Italy and Slovakia. The Swedes' lone defeat came at the hands of the Finns on Friday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yields five goals in Olympic opener Merzlikins stopped 33 of 38 shots on goal in Latvia's 5-1 loss to the United States in Olympic round-robin play Thursday.

Impact Merzlikins had the odds stacked against him in Thursday's contest and played well to not allow the game-winning goal before the 30-minute mark. His early effort Thursday reflected where he left off with Columbus before the Olympic break, as he had a 3-0-0 record, a 1.67 GAA, a .933 save percentage and a shutout across his last three starts. He'll likely receive one more start during Olympic round-robin play and should get a game of rest if Latvia turns to Penguins' netminder Arturs Silovs to change things up.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Americans Merzlikins will defend the Latvian crease against the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins won his last three starts in a Columbus uniform, prior to the Olympic break, turning aside 70 of 75 shots. He is 11-8-1 with a 3.48 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 21 contests this season. Merzlikins has a tough matchup against the mighty American team, which includes Blue Jackets teammate, Zach Werenski.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Werenski's milestone and Greaves' shutout lead Blue Jackets to 7th straight win, 4-0 over Blackhawks

Zach Werenski became the first defenseman to score 20 goals before an Olympic break, Jet Greaves got his second shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets extend their win...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

MassMutual: Dynamic Duo | NHL.com Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves benefitting from coaching change in Columbus, presented by MassMutual

FEBRUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Blanks Jersey for first shutout Merzlikins turned aside all 24 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Devils.

Impact It was the first shutout of the season for the 31-year-old netminder, and the 12th of his career. Merzlikins has won three straight starts and five of his last six, posting a sharp 2.03 GAA and .924 save percentage over that latter stretch as he makes a push to wrest the starting job away from Jet Greaves.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mathieu Olivier scores twice and Elvis Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0 Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blu...

FEBRUARY 4 • CLEVELAND.COM

NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Devils - February 3, 2026

FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

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FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0

Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0...

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Gets starting nod against Devils Merzlikins will be between the pipes on the road versus New Jersey on Tuesday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Merzlikins has been forcing his way into a larger share of the workload in Columbus, featuring in five of the club's last eight contests. In those outings, the 31-year-old netminder has posted a 4-1-0 record and 2.49 GAA. With Merzlikins going Tuesday, the Jackets figure to deploy Jet Greaves in Wednesday's clash with the Blackhawks.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 31 • 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

JANUARY 31 • 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.

JANUARY 30 • 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.

JANUARY 29 • 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

JANUARY 29 • 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.

JANUARY 28 • 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.

JANUARY 26 • 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

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Werenski's milestone and Greaves' shutout lead Blue Jackets to 7th straight win, 4-0 over Blackhawks

Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0

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

Blue Jackets beat Flyers 5-3 for third straight win

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