Merzlikins stops 36 shots as Blue Jackets rout Coyotes

Merzlikins stops 36 shots as Blue Jackets rout Coyotes COLUMBUS, Ohio – Oliver Bjorkstrand had two goals and two assists, Max Domi added a goal and two assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets made Brad Larsen a winner in his coaching debut with an 8-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.Alexandre Texier, Boone Jenner, Jake Bean, Zach Werenski and Gus Nyquist also scored for Columbus.Vladislav Gavrikov, Jakub Voracek and Jack Roslevic had two assists each as 13 Columbus players earned points in the opener.Elvis Merzlikins stopped 36 shots in his first opening-night start.Anton Stralman and Clayton Keller scored for Arizona.Carter Hutton stopped 18 shots in his first game since joining Arizona from Buffalo.