Joonas Korpisalo holds the NHL record for most saves in a playoff game (85). That record was threatened on May 3rd when Igor Shesterkin saved 79 of 83 in a 4-3 3OT Rangers loss against the Penguins. That game had many of us reminiscing about better days — Korpi likely had similar thoughts.
The Blue Jackets did their best to continue the narrative of having two starting goaltenders going into the 2021-2022 season, despite Merzlikins having a significantly better prior season. Adding to the awkwardness and confusion, Merzlikins was signed to a five year contract only a few weeks before the first puck drop.