Merzlikins Pulled Against USA, Werenski Gets Assist

Feb 12, 2026

Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins was pulled against USA ahead of the start of the third period. In the meantime, Zach Werenski put up an assist.

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The U.S. defeated Latvia on Thursday in the preliminary round of the 2026 Olympic Hockey Tournament.

thehockeynews.comU.S. Defeats Latvia, Werenski Gets Loads Of TV Time, Elvis Merzlikins ShelledThe U.S. defeated Latvia on Thursday in the preliminary round of the 2026 Olympic Hockey Tournament.