Merzlikins to Start Thursday's Road Game in Boston

Columbus Blue Jackets' goalie Elvis Merzlikins will start Thursday's road game against Boston. Prior to the Olympic break, Merzlikins was effective, posting a 5-1-0 record with a 2.03 GAA and a .924 save percentage over his last six starts. He faces a challenging matchup against the Bruins, who rank tied for sixth in the NHL with 3.39 goals per game. (471 characters)