2025 Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
In a vacuum, Merzlikins' 2024-25 numbers -- a 26-21-5 record, a 3.18 GAA and a .892 save percentage -- were nothing all that impressive. In context, however, he looks much better as a goalie who had the Blue Jackets in the playoff race right up to the final week of the season. Merzlikins is under contract for this year and next, so it's fair to assume he'll be part of the NHL roster in 2025-26. The bigger question is at the backup position, as a strong finish to the year from Jet Greaves. Merzlikins' track record as a starter is not great, though the Blue Jackets have been rebuilding for much of his NHL career. Still, expecting a breakout in his age-31 season is probably asking too much. Read Past Outlooks
Steady in win
Merzlikins stopped 33 of 36 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
ANALYSIS
Merzlikins has won three straight starts. He was in control for this one, with the help of a big performance from the Blue Jackets' third line, though the Maple Leafs got a couple of goals back late in the game. Merzlikins improved to 4-1-0 with a 2.97 GAA and a .915 save percentage over five outings this season. He has alternated starts with Jet Greaves, and if that pattern holds, Greaves would play at home versus the Blues on Saturday, while Merzlikins would draw a road start Sunday against the Islanders.
Merzlikins has won three straight starts. He was in control for this one, with the help of a big performance from the Blue Jackets' third line, though the Maple Leafs got a couple of goals back late in the game. Merzlikins improved to 4-1-0 with a 2.97 GAA and a .915 save percentage over five outings this season. He has alternated starts with Jet Greaves, and if that pattern holds, Greaves would play at home versus the Blues on Saturday, while Merzlikins would draw a road start Sunday against the Islanders.
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Merzlikins had quite a season in 2023-24. Some nights, he was unbeatable - others, bad doesn't describe how poorly he played. In between, there was a media storm from a so-called trade request and public rifts with upper management. All while playing behind a horrendous team. Merzlikins has never been the goalie he was in his rookie season. His play has declined almost every season, and in 2023-24, he went 13-17-8 with a 3.45 GAA and .897 save percentage. The leash on Merzlikins will be short this season, if he's not traded before camp. It'll be tough to move a declining asset with three more years on a $5.4 million AAV deal. Daniil Tarasov will push to be the starter, and that will further stress the situation. Stay away on draft day, but pop some corn and watch the show from afar.
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Set to start Wednesday
Merzlikins is expected to start at home against Toronto on Wednesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
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Nabs third win in shootout
Merzlikins made 26 saves in regulation and overtime and denied one of three shootout attempts in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.
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Slated to start Saturday
Merzlikins is set to start on the road against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
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Collects win over Stars
Merzlikins stopped 22 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.
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Starting in Dallas
Merzlikins will tend the road twine Tuesday versus the Stars, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
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Occupying starter's crease
Merzlikins is in the starter's crease at morning skate, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers, and is expected to guard the home goal versus Colorado on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Merzlikins was outstanding in his first game of the season despite giving up four goals, as he turned aside 48 shots in a 7-4 win over Minnesota on Saturday. It doesn't get any easier Thursday as the Avalanche have scored 13 goals in four games this season.
Merzlikins was outstanding in his first game of the season despite giving up four goals, as he turned aside 48 shots in a 7-4 win over Minnesota on Saturday. It doesn't get any easier Thursday as the Avalanche have scored 13 goals in four games this season.








