Elvis Merzlikins
Goaltender · Columbus Blue Jackets
2014 Draft, Rd 3 Pick 16 (#76) — Columbus Blue Jackets
Current Season
GP
21
W-L-OTL
11-8-1
GAA
3.49
SV%
.888
SO
1
GS
-
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$5.40M
Total Value
$27.00M
Expires
5 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then UFA
via PuckPedia
Recent Stories
Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins get their Olympic game dates and times set, gearing up for high-stakes international battles. The Blue Jackets duo balances NHL duties with national team prep, eyes on gold in Milano. Columbus fans hold breath, hoping their stars return unscathed and elevated for the playoff grind.
Zach Werenski powers Team USA through a perfect 3-0 round robin, including that opener against Merzlikins and Latvia, and now the Blue Jackets stars gear up for knockout chaos. Merzlikins stands tall for the underdog Latvians despite the early loss, with both squads facing do-or-die qualifiers on Tuesday before quarters hit Wednesday.
Columbus Blue Jackets stars Zach Werenski and Elvis Merzlikins confront steep challenges at the Olympics while balancing NHL duties back home. Werenski anchors Team USA's blue line amid gold-medal pressure, and Merzlikins eyes netminding glory for his squad. Their performances carry weight for the Jackets' playoff push, as every shift tests their mettle on the world's biggest stage.
Elvis Merzlikins stands tall in net for Latvia as they gear up for a crucial Group C clash against Denmark at the 2026 Olympics. The Blue Jackets netminder, fresh off a tough pull against a stacked U.S. squad, brings his signature fire to keep his homeland in playoff contention. With NHL stars dotting both rosters and the knockout rounds looming, this matchup tests Latvia's grit against Denmark's speed in a tournament where every point counts toward seeding.
Brock Nelson, the 34-year-old Avalanche vet who's seen every big moment in this league, steps up huge for Team USA with a two-goal night in their Olympic opener against Latvia. He breaks a 1-1 tie with a slick deke on Elvis Merzlikins after Jack Hughes sets him up perfectly, then rips a one-timer late in the second to put it away.
Blue Jackets netminder Elvis Merzlikins downplays injury concerns following his early exit in an Olympic loss, a relief for Columbus fans sweating his NHL availability. The Latvian goalie insists it's minor, but Jarmo Kekalainen's war room breathes easier knowing their backup plan stays intact. With the trade deadline looming, his health shapes Jackets' goaltending calculus big time.