Merzlikins has lost his last three games, allowing 12 goals on 102 shots (.882 save percentage). The losing streak has raised his GAA to 3.04, while lowering his save percentage to .896 this season.
Merzlikins turned aside 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Luckily, Merzlikins had his "little goalie family" developing in Columbus, which included his buddy Korpisalo and goaltending coach Manny Legace. "I was just learning and try to understand this ...
Justin Danforth scored off his own rebound at 17:43 of the third period, Elvis Merzlikins made 43 saves, and the Blue Jackets ...
Domask and Shannon each score 23 as No. 14 Illinois beats Ohio State 87-75 Elvis Merzlikins made 21 saves ... robbed Jake Neighbours with a sprawling pad save. Columbus played its fifth game ...