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The Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) won 4-3 in a shootout against the Vancouver Canucks. Kirill Marchenko scored the shootout winner, and Elvis Merzlikins made crucial stops. Merzlikins, after the game, revealed that he had requested a trade, expressing his frustration with the team's goaltending situation. The victory was fueled by Merzlikins' anger, and the team's young players, including Dmitry Voeonkov and Yegor Chinakhov, made significant contributions. The game showcased the Jackets' speed and skill, with Marchenko executing a remarkable shootout move. The victory sets the stage for the Blue Jackets' next game against the New Jersey Devils on Friday at 7pm ET at Nationwide Arena.
Elvis Merzlikins trade chatter: The latest in Columbus, and 4 potential landing spots ⤵️ https://t.co/NuiZJnOk1J
The Athletic: Calling Elvis | Elvis Merzlikins is paid like a franchise goaltender. In order for #CBJ to find a trade market him, the 29-year-old Latvian needs to play - and act - like one. We highlight four potential landing spots, w @JesseGranger_ https://t.co/fdFPmEqZvA
Not sure why there was surprise to hear Merzlikins say he'd requested a trade. What did we think he meant Friday by saying that he and #CBJ leadership have agreed to seek "a new scenario" for him? That's him seeking a trade & Jackets mgmt/staff agreeing with the idea, no?
#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
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
New: "After my last interview that everyone knows that I requested for trade, everyone was here still playing for me..." Elvis Merzlikins has clarified his comments from Friday. He has asked #CBJ for a trade. https://t.co/3Dr8sD3Bjc
Elvis Merzlikins #CBJ Postgame: “Everyone knows I requested a trade”
"I'm mad and I am pulling the monster out of me" -Elvis Merzlikins after the shootout win vs. the Canucks... Elvis also said moments later that he requested a trade 😳 https://t.co/QJZqeujOFm
Elvis Merzlikins to @DMaetzMedia : "I'm mad and I'm pulling the monster out of me." #CBJ
In his postgame media availability, Elvis Merzlikins said that he requested a trade. #CBJ
Kirill Marchenko is slick with it to give #CBJ the 4-3 shootout win https://t.co/cTsGdvLvGu
Marchenko with the shootout winner and Elvis stops all four Vancouver shooters as #CBJ win 4-3. Blue Jackets are back in action on Friday vs. the New Jersey Devils at 7pm ET @NationwideArena.
#Canucks round 4 Suter ... stopped five hole. Elvis is fired up. #CBJ wins
#CBJ win 4-3 in shootout. Merzlikins stuffed Suter to end it.
SHOOTOUT round 4: #CBJ Marchenko uses the firepoker and scores through DeSmith's legs. So smooth, so good. My goodness that was sick. Suter denied on the backhand by Merzlikins, who goes nuts. Jackets win!
SHOOTOUT round 3: #CBJ Johnson does the KJ move, stopping and going to the backhand, but is denied by DeSmith's pad. Pettersson delays at the front of the net and is denied by Merzlikins To round 4, 0-0
#Canucks Kuzmenko stopped by Merzlikins' left pad. 0-0 after one round.
SHOOTOUT round 1: #CBJ Johnny Gaudreau dekes to the backhand but is stopped by DeSmith Kuzmenko comes in with speed but is denied by Merzlikins. 0-0