Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins and wife, Aleksandra, relieved to have second son, Jaxon John, home following NICU stay.

Luckily, Merzlikins had his "little goalie family" developing in Columbus, which included his buddy Korpisalo and goaltending coach Manny Legace. "I was just learning and try to understand this ...

Merzlikins allowed five goals on 33 shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

The Blue Jackets also returned Jet Greaves to AHL Cleveland, so it seems fair to believe Merzlikins will be an option Thursday versus Florida. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 22-18-4 record, 3.04 GAA ...