Merzlikins has taken only one regulation loss in his last seven starts, going 6-1-0 with a 2.26 GAA and .917 save percentage to help the surprising Blue jackets stay in the playoff picture.

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Blue Jackets' OT win over the Kings include Marchenko's 'Bobby Orr' impression and Werenski extending his point streak at ...

Matthews and Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins both lost their sticks during a frantic exchange. Merzlikins took Matthews’ stick, and Matthews responded by taking Merzlikins’ stick in return.

The Toronto Maple Leafs outplayed the Columbus Blue Jackets in the opening 40 minutes, but four shots found their way past Dennis Hildeby while Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins was almost perfect.

The Columbus Blue Jackets might be in a bit of trouble against the Maple Leafs after starter Elvis Merzlikins left practice after suffering an apparent injury. In an unfortunate turn of events for ...

TORONTO (AP) — Adam Fantilli scored three goals for his first career hat trick, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 29 shots, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Wednesday night.

the game wasn’t without its share of memorable moments – particularly a bizarre incident involving captain Auston Matthews and Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. The unusual exchange ...

In an even more bizarre incident for the Leafs, their captain, Auston Matthews, exchanged sticks with the opposite goalie, Elvis Merzilkins. With 6:26 left in the first period, Matthews was ...

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) battles for the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90). (Credit: IMAGN) Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews ...