Cole Sillinger also scored for the Blue Jackets, and Merzlikins had 29 stops for Blue Jackets, who lost after scoring nine goals in beating Buffalo on Tuesday night.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/ovechkin-scores-his-first-goal-in-15-games-to-lift-capitals-to-a-3-2-win-over-the-blue-jackets-in-ot-8018946

Elvis Merzlikins was pulled late in the second period after giving up six goals on 24 shots.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/03/harvey-pinard-scores-3-canadiens-beat-blue-jackets-8-2/

Merzlikins became sick two periods into the Blue Jacket’s win over the New York Rangers on Saturday and was replaced by Martin.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/hockey-game-stories/3246781/james-reimer-stops-23-shots-to-help-lift-the-red-wings-past-the-blue-jackets-4-0.html

With goalie Vitek Vanecek off for an extra attacker, Hughes beat goalie Elvis Merzlikins with a wrist shot.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/timo-meier-scores-in-ot-devils-beat-blue-jackets-4-3-8033295