Elvis Merzlikins records first shutout of season in Blue Jackets' sixth straight win

Elvis Merzlikins started in goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the New Jersey Devils, making 23 saves for his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 victory. This win extended the Blue Jackets' winning streak to six games. The 31-year-old netminder has recently taken on a larger workload, posting an impressive 4-1-0 record with a 2.49 GAA in five of the team's last eight games. With Merzlikins playing Tuesday, Jet Greaves is expected to start Wednesday's game against the Blackhawks.