Merzlikins Tending Twine Monday for Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will serve as the starting netminder for Monday's road game against New Jersey. This will be his third start in the team's last 12 games. Merzlikins has struggled in recent limited action, holding an 0-4-0 record with a 4.30 GAA and an .863 save percentage over his last four starts. He will face a Devils team tied for 11th in the NHL with 3.12 goals per game this year.