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 has become a lot more consistent and confident for the Blue Jackets between the pipes, which showed again with 25 saves on 26 shots against Vegas. Wearing his Elvis Presley themed mask ...