Merzlikins Calms Injury Fears After Olympic Pull

Blue Jackets netminder Elvis Merzlikins downplays injury concerns following his early exit in an Olympic loss, a relief for Columbus fans sweating his NHL availability. The Latvian goalie insists it's minor, but Jarmo Kekalainen's war room breathes easier knowing their backup plan stays intact. With the trade deadline looming, his health shapes Jackets' goaltending calculus big time.