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Starting against Isles Merzlikins will be the starting goaltender for Sunday's game against the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact It will be the 250th game of Merzlikins' career Sunday night. The 31-year-old is 98-101-35 with a 3.19 GAA and a .902 save percentage in his career. This season, he is outpacing those marks with a 4-1-0 record, 2.97 GAA and a .915 save percentage. He next faces an Islanders team held to three goals or fewer in six straight games this year.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

TOR@CBJ: Tavares scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins | Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares (TOR) scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ) to make it 6 - 3

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

TOR@CBJ: Robertson scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins | Toronto Maple Leafs Nicholas Robertson (TOR) scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ) to make it 6 - 3

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

Steady in win Merzlikins stopped 33 of 36 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Merzlikins has won three straight starts. He was in control for this one, with the help of a big performance from the Blue Jackets' third line, though the Maple Leafs got a couple of goals back late in the game. Merzlikins improved to 4-1-0 with a 2.97 GAA and a .915 save percentage over five outings this season. He's alternated starts with Jet Greaves, and if that pattern holds, Greaves would play at home Saturday versus the Blues while Merzlikins would draw a road start Sunday against the Islanders.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sillinger, Olivier lead Blue Jackets to 6-3 win over Maple Leafs for third straight win

Cole Sillinger had two goals and an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 for their third straight win

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

TOR@CBJ: Blais scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins | Toronto Maple Leafs Sammy Blais (TOR) scores goal against Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ) to make it 2 - 1

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

Set to start Wednesday Merzlikins is expected to start at home against Toronto on Wednesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins is 3-1-0 with a 2.96 GAA and a .915 save percentage in four appearances this year. He faced the Maple Leafs twice during the 2024-25 regular season, going 1-1-0 while stopping 50 of 56 shots (.893 save percentage). Toronto is 5-4-1 and is tied for 10th in goals per game with 3.50 this year.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs third win in shootout Merzlikins made 26 saves in regulation and overtime and denied one of three shootout attempts in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

Impact The 31-year-old netminder came up with some big stops but also got extremely lucky, as on three different occasions a puck came within a whisker of crossing the goal line behind Merzlikins before being knocked aside. The timeshare between Jet Greaves and Merzlikins is working out well for both goalies so far, and through four starts Elvis has a 3-1-0 record, 2.96 GAA and .914 save percentage.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets pick up rare victory in Pittsburgh with 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins

The Columbus Blue Jackets scored three times during the shootout to edge the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Slated to start Saturday Merzlikins is set to start on the road against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins has a 2-1-0 record, 2.68 GAA and .927 save percentage in three appearances this season. He went 2-1-0 with a 3.28 GAA and an .873 save percentage in three regular-season outings versus Pittsburgh last year. Pittsburgh has looked good so far this season, posting a 6-2-0 record while averaging 3.50 goals per game.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win over Stars Merzlikins stopped 22 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Merzlikins has now won two of his three starts this season. The Blue Jackets' defense was a little sturdier in this game after allowing him to see 87 shots over his first two outings. He's turned aside 102 of 110 shots through three games, good for a .927 save percentage. Merzlikins and Jet Greaves have alternated starts, and while the results haven't been consistent yet, it seems to be working well for both goalies. If that pattern continues, Greaves would get a home game Friday versus the Capitals before Merzlikins would take the net Saturday in Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner nets goal and assist in 5-1 win over slumping Stars

Columbus captain Boone Jenner had a power-play goal and an assist in the first period, and the Blue Jackets beat Dallas 5-1 to hand the slumping Stars their third straight defeat

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting in Dallas Merzlikins will tend the road twine Tuesday versus the Stars, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins will continue to split time in the crease with Jet Greaves, as the two netminders are alternating starts to begin the season. The 31-year-old Merzlikins has a 1-1-0 record, 3.53 GAA and .920 save percentage through two appearances. He made 32 saves on 35 shots in his last start during Thursday's 4-1 loss to Colorado.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Faces a lot of rubber in loss Merzlikins made 32 saves in a 4-1 loss to Colorado on Thursday.

Impact He allowed three goals. Merzlikins and Jet Greaves are splitting starts right now, and both men have great save percentages (.920 for Elvis; .932 for Jet). Wins and GAA will be tough categories with Merzlikins, so use him in matchups as they present themselves.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine against Colorado Merzlikins will defend the home crease during Thursday's game against the Avalanche, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Merzlikins and Jet Greaves have alternated starts in net for the Blue Jackets early in the 2025-26 campaign, and that trend will continue Thursday. Merzlikins made his season debut against the Wild on Saturday, allowing four goals on 52 shots (.923 save percentage) en route to the 7-4 victory.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten four times Merzlikins allowed four goals on 52 shots faced in Saturday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.

Impact Merzlikins didn't play in the 2-1 loss to Nashville, and while he earned the win in this high-scoring matchup, allowing four goals isn't going to do a lot of good in fantasy. It remains to be seen whether Merzlikins or Jet Greaves will get the nod when the Blue Jackets take on the Devils on Monday at home.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten four times Merzlikins allowed four goals on 52 shots faced in Saturday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marchenko's hat trick and Merzlikins' 48 saves help Blue Jackets spoil Wild home opener with 7-4 win

Kirill Marchenko had his fourth career hat trick and Elvis Merzlikins made 48 saves in his season debut to carry the Columbus Blue Jackets past Minnesota 7-4 to spoil the Wild’s ho...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' only lineup change vs Minnesota Wild is Elvis Merzlikins Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason and his staff are keeping their lineup almost the same against Minnesota Wild as it was Oct. 9 in Na...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Set to start Saturday Merzlikins is expected to start on the road against Columbus on Saturday, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Merzlikins is making his first start of the campaign after Jet Greaves saved 29 of 31 shots in a 2-1 loss to Nashville. Although Merzlikins didn't start in the opener, he still has an opportunity to claim the No. 1 gig, but Merzlikins will probably need to do better than he did in 2024-25 in order to secure the job. The 31-year-old posted a 26-21-5 record, 3.18 GAA and .892 save percentage in 53 outings with Columbus last year.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jet Greaves to start opener for Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators After a tight goaltending competition, the Blue Jackets will open the season with Jet Greaves starting in net over Elvis Merzlikins.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

'Nothing separating' Columbus Blue Jackets goalies Elvis Merzlikins, Jet Greaves Blue Jackets may split first two games between goalies Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Starting Saturday Merzlikins will patrol the visiting cease in Washington on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Merzlikins is in a battle for the No. 1 job with the Blue Jackets as Jet Greaves has been pushing the Russian veteran all training camp. Merzlikins made 53 regular-season appearances or Columbus last season, going 26-21-5 with a 3.18 GAA and an .892 save percentage.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Saturday Merzlikins will be between the pipes on the road against the Penguins on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Merzlikins was underwhelming last year, going 26-21-5 with a 3.18 GAA and just one shutout in 53 regular-season outings. With Jet Greaves nipping at his heels, the 31-year-old Merzlikins will need to be on top of his game all season long to avoid losing starts to the youngster. Still, Merzlikins is the veteran option in the crease and enters the season as the No. 1 option.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Monday Merzlikins will be between the home pipes for Monday's exhibition game versus the Sabres, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Impact Merzlikins will attempt to start the preseason on a high note, as he has competition in the crease this year in the form of Jet Greaves and newcomer Ivan Fedotov. Greaves played at a high level last season with a .938 save percentage and a 1.91 GAA, albeit in a small sample size (11 games), so there's no guarantee Merzlikins starts the 2025-26 campaign as Columbus' No. 1 netminder. The 31-year-old Merzlikins posted a 26-21-5 record, 3.18 GAA and .892 save percentage over 53 appearances in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Sillinger, Olivier lead Blue Jackets to 6-3 win over Maple Leafs for third straight win

Blue Jackets pick up rare victory in Pittsburgh with 5-4 shootout win over the Penguins

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner nets goal and assist in 5-1 win over slumping Stars

Marchenko's hat trick and Merzlikins' 48 saves help Blue Jackets spoil Wild home opener with 7-4 win