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Nearly squanders lead Monday Merzlikins made 29 saves in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.

Impact The Blue Jackets seemed to have the game well in hand when they took a 4-0 lead into the second intermission, but Merzlikins not only lost his shutout just 30 seconds into the third frame, he nearly lost the game entirely as the Rangers fired 17 shots his way as part of a furious comeback effort. Kirill Marchenko was able to beat Igor Shesterkin in OT to salvage the win for the visitors, however. Merzlikins has won four of his last five as he maintains a timeshare with Jet Greaves, posting a 2.40 GAA and .906 save percentage over that stretch.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Marchenko scores 2nd goal in OT as Blue Jackets weather a furious comeback try and beat Rangers 5-4

Kirill Marchenko scored his second goal of the game 1:04 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the New York Rangers 5-4 after squandering a four-goal lead

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Defending road crease Monday Merzlikins will start Monday's road game against the Rangers, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Over eight appearances since the start of the calendar year, Merzlikins has gone 5-3-0 with a 2.44 GAA and .909 save percentage. He'll make his second start since the Olympic break during Monday's matchup and will face a favorable opponent, as the Rangers are scoring just 2.59 goals per game this year, which is the sixth-worst mark in the league.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in Boston Merzlikins stopped 19 of 22 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins, with Boston's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Impact The 31-year-old had won three straight outings and five of six prior to the Olympic break, but his first start after the break got off to an inauspicious start when Viktor Arvidsson flipped a seemingly harmless shot toward the net late in the first period, and it deflected past Merzlikins off Isac Lundestrom's stick. Merzlikins has still given up three goals or fewer in seven straight appearances dating back to Jan. 15, posting a 2.19 GAA and .916 save percentage over that stretch.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Arvidsson scores twice in the Bruins' 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets

Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 36 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday night in the first game for both teams after the...

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Starting in Boston Merzlikins will start Thursday's road game against Boston, The Hockey News reports.

Impact Merzlikins was effective heading into the Olympic break, going 5-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .924 save percentage over his last six starts. He'll draw the start in the Blue Jackets' first game following the layoff but will face a tough test in the Bruins, who are tied for sixth in the NHL with 3.39 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 18 • 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.

FEBRUARY 17 • 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

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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

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