Columbus goaltender Merzlikin undergoes shoulder surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikin recently underwent surgery to repair a shoulder injury, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell announced.

According to the club, the operation was successful. However, it is not yet clear how long Merzlikin will need to recover and return to the team's lineup.

The club's management is expected to provide further updates on the goaltender's condition once a clearer recovery timeline is established.