Elvis Merzlikins, returning from injury, led the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 shootout win against the Vancouver Canucks. Dmitry Voeonkov scored two goals, Yegor Chinakhov scored one, and Kirill Marchenko secured the shootout victory. Merzlikins expressed anger over the goaltending situation. Cole Sillinger's impact as a center and Chinakhov's performance were highlighted. The Blue Jackets' speed and Marchenko's shootout move were also praised.
No matter how you view him, you can’t say that Elvis is not electric ⚡️ on the celebrations #CBJ https://t.co/IQfdinGGdD
#CBJ bump ICYMI -> 5 takeaways from a 4-3 shootout W over #Canucks * Elvis fueled by anger * Sillinger maturing 'in front of our eyes' * Chinakhov provides a wakeup call * Speedy Jackets force havoc * Marchenko borrow's the Texier 'fire poker' https://t.co/yyMIyMWPND
#CBJ bump ICYMI -> 5 takeaways from a 4-3 shootout W over #Canucks * Elvis fueled by anger over goaltending situation * Sillinger rapidly maturing into legit impact C * Chinakhov provides a wakeup call * Marchenko unfurls his version of Texier's 'fire poker' shootout move https://t.co/LwUkUmHkpm
Angry Elvis backstops Blue Jackets past Canucks in exciting shootout win: 5 takeaways #CBJ https://t.co/yyMIyMWPND
Blue Jackets' persistence pays off with shootout win over Canucks https://t.co/tt6uXwPRpM https://t.co/MobejlopSG
The Athletic: “I’m really mad. And I’m pulling the monster out of me.” | Elvis Merzlikins returns, leads Blue Jackets’ to 4-3 SO win vs. #Canucks. #CBJ get two goals from Dmitry Voeonkov, one from Yegor Chinakhov, and a shootout winner by Kirill Marchenko https://t.co/BodVRdbRfp