However, Merzlikins appears to have shaken off whatever bothered him and is ready for action on Friday. It's been another wild ride for Merzlikins in 2024-25, with him going 10-9-3.

Kekalainen said that following Merzlikins and Korpisalo for years (they were drafted by the Jackets in 2014 and 2012, respectively) meant that Columbus brass was pretty well-informed on the pair ...

the emotions of the moment took over for Elvis Merzlikins. They came out in the form of an impromptu salute to the venue. As the 94,571 bone-chilled, windswept fans – or at least those left ...