Merzlikins turned aside 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.

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 ...

In front of a packed house in Ohio Stadium, the Blue Jackets goalie stood tall, making 43 stops to earn yet another victory ...