The first goal, a Blue Jackets goal, would come from Nyquist.  It would be in Period one at 13:54 while the Canucks were on a powerplay.  Down a man and the Blue Jacket still scored, beautiful, and what the 5th Line wants to see!  Unfortunately, Podkolzin would score for the Canucks at 19:32, tying the […] The post Blue Jackets Keep Pace And Win Again At Home, Now 12-6-0! appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

In tonight’s post-game interview, Elvis Merzlikins was asked how he felt about Pierre-Luc Dubois number change to 80, honoring Matiss Kivlenieks.  He reveled more than even I expected.  Given the mixed feelings regarding his first return to Nationwide Arena, with the Winnipeg Jets, I felt this was a great post to write. It turns out […] The post Elvis Merzlikins Thoughts On Pierre-Luc Dubois Number Change To 80 appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

It was a three strikes and out night for Elvis Merzlikins sadly, as Forsberg scored for the Predators, followed by a score by Trenin, and then another by Forsberg.  All of this happened within the first 12 minutes of the game, while the second and third goals of the night, for the Predators, came within […] The post Nashville Predators Make Columbus Blue Jackets Sing The Blues appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

Information regarding Merzlikins in net via @JacketsInsider on Twitter Joonas Korpisalo did his best on Saturday when the Columbus Blue Jackets took on the St. Louis Blues.  However, the 6-3 loss was a hard one to swallow, for the team, coaches and fans alike.  As such, it’s no surprise that Elvis Merzlikins will take over […] The post Blue Jacket In Net Vs. Music City Predators Is… appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

Elvis Merzlikins dominated in the two home games this week.  His first was on Wednesday, when he produced a 3-0 shutout against the Jets.  Then, last night, he held the net together for the Blue Jackets, who pulled away with a 4-2 win over the Canucks.  So, it is only fitting that he gets tonight […] The post In Goal Tonight For Blue Jackets At Blues Is… appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

I knew at some point I’d be writing this, but it still came too soon in my mind.  When I started writing here I applied to be one for the Dallas Cowboys.  However, I saw a Facebook post stating that they needed writers for Hockey too, and I said I could write for my local […] The post A Farewell And Thanks To Skullking Sports/ My New Columbus Blue Jackets Blog appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

It’s sad when we have to remember back to that horrible day.  However, doing so makes us reflect on Matiss Kivlenieks life as a whole, and not just his untimely death on July 4th 2021.  As you may recall from the funeral, Elvis Merzlikins, a fellow goaltender for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Latvian himself, […] The post Michigan Prosecutors Final Decision Regarding Matiss Kivlenieks Death appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

Last nights 3-0 shutout win over the Winnipeg Jets, in Columbus, was epic for 5th Line Blue Jackets fans.  However, other events which took place in the process of that big win will be costly for two participating players.  First, the Columbus Blue Jackets Max Domi instigated a fight with Evgeny Svechnikov.  Since Domi threw […] The post NHL Hands Down Finds To A Columbus Blue Jacket and Winnipeg Jets Player appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

The first period tonight was promising.  Jenner hit a goal at 12:38 and the defense kept the Blues at bay.  At the end of Period 1 the Blue Jackets would lead 1-0.  However, in Period 2, the wheels as they say would fall off the bus, big time. At 0:58 Tarasenko would sore for the […] The post Blues Best Blue Jackets 6-3 appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more

It worked so well on Wednesday that Merzlikins is about to do it again.  The light blue pads are currently 2-0-0 and they are about to get another start for that reason.  As @JacketsInsider pointed out today on Twitter, tonight is momentous for a big reason.  On March 8th, 2020 the Columbus Blue Jackets traveled […] The post Who’s In Net Against Canucks? Read Here! appeared first on SkullKing Sports ..read more