Merzlikins Records First Shutout of Season in 3-0 Win Over Devils

Elvis Merzlikins turned aside all 24 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Devils, securing his first shutout of the season and the 12th of his career. The 31-year-old netminder has won three straight starts and five of his last six, posting a sharp 2.03 GAA and a .924 save percentage over that recent stretch, as he vies for the starting job.