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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Returning Tuesday
Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) will serve as the backup to Jet Greaves on Tuesday at home against Carolina, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.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. His status for the 2024-25 campaign is somewhat unclear. Although he is signed through 2026-27, the netminder requested a trade in January after seemingly losing the starting gig. He didn't end up getting dealt, and all parties may have put that behind them, but it'll be something worth monitoring during the summer. There is a good chance he'll open the 2024-25 campaign as Columbus' No. 1 goaltender should he remain with the franchise.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Out Sunday
Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) will not be available Sunday against Carolina.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 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.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Not playing Saturday
Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Flyers, Coby Maeir of 1st Ohio Battery reports.Merzlikins will miss his third straight game. The Columbus 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 for Saturday's contest 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.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Not available Thursday
Elvis Merzlikins (lower body) will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Islanders.Daniil Tarasov will get the call in net against the Isles with Jet Greaves serving 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 at this time -- he could return as early as Saturday against the Flyers.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Dealing with lower-body issue
Elvis 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.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 Islanders.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Earns shootout win
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 30 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout victory over the Penguins.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 five outings while allowing six goals in each of his previous three starts. Merzlikins improves to 13-17-8 on the season with an .897 save percentage and a 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.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Expected to start Saturday
Elvis Merzlikins will be between the home pipes versus Pittsburgh on Saturday, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.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.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Losing streak at five games
Elvis Merzlikins stopped 29 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Coyotes.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 Columbus Blue Jackets have mainly rotated goalies over the last two weeks, so Daniil Tarasov seems likely to start Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Starting against Coyotes
Elvis Merzlikins will defend the road net Tuesday versus Arizona, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets' official site.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.
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Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins: Under siege in loss
Elvis Merzlikins allowed six goals on 50 shots in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Avalanche.The Columbus 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, and Daniil Tarasov will likely start the second half of the back-to-back set.
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