Merzlikins Gets Consecutive Start Thursday vs. Detroit

Elvis Merzlikins will start in goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets at home against Detroit on Thursday, marking his first consecutive appearance of the season. He is coming off a win against New Jersey on Monday, where he allowed three goals on 33 shots. In 10 outings this year, the 31-year-old Latvian holds a 5-5-0 record with a 3.50 GAA and an .895 save percentage. Merzlikins is expected to split the upcoming back-to-back with Jet Greaves.