Watch: Latvia's Merzlikins robs Russia with sensational sprawling save
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Elvis Merzlikins' incredible save vs Russia some minutes ago.... #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/25mUxWe9tN
— Robert Söderlind (@HockeyWebCast) May 9, 2016
Latvian goaltender Elvis Merzlikins just earned himself a permanent spot on the highlight reel.
Caught out of position late in the game, Merzlikins dove across his crease in desperation, ultimately committing highway robbery on Russian forward Sergei Mozyakin.
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