Erne registered a secondary assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Erne put forth a strong effort against the team that selected him in the second round (No. 33 overall) of the 2013 draft, but he's been inconsistent, and any hopes of him improving upon his career-best pace of 0.44 points per game from last season are dashed. Erne has four goals, 11 assists and a minus-21 rating through 64 games.

Erne produced an assist in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

This was only the second point for Erne in the last month, as he continues to struggle with his shot and lacks production on the power play, despite seeing time with the No. 2 unit. There were heightened expectations for the American winger after he potted 11 goals through 45 games last season, but that has proven to be an outlier between his six NHL campaigns. Erne has four goals and eight assists through 52 games in 2021-22.

Erne has gone nine straight games without a point, and he's skated to a minus-8 rating over that span.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings have lost four straight games and they need guys like Erne to step up on both ends of the ice. Part of the problem for the American skater is his paltry shooting percentage (6.7) from the third line. Erne seems to be losing confidence in his shot since he's averaging only 5.2 shots per 60 minutes of play -- a career low.

Erne (COVID-19 protocols) exited the league's protocols Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With Erne cleared to return, he should be in the mix for a bottom-six role versus the Capitals on Friday. The 26-year-old hasn't scored a goal since Nov. 24 versus St. Louis, a stretch of 10 games without a goal. During his slump, the Connecticut native has just 13 shots though he has picked up a trio of assists.

Erne entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Most of the league is on pause until Monday, when the Red Wings are next scheduled to play on the road against the Rangers. That said, Erne may not be forced to miss any time. The 26-year-old has produced nine points in 30 gams this season.

Erne collected an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Erne has stepped up with three even-strength assists, 14 hits and six blocked shots through six December contests. The 26-year-old profiles as a tenacious winger, which makes him a solid fit for a Detroit team that is fighting for respect within the Atlantic Division.

Erne recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and a fighting major in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Erne delivered a hard hit in the first period and then atoned for it when he fought Oliver Wahlstrom. The 26-year-old Erne had previously set up Filip Hronek's goal after a Michael Rasmussen faceoff win. With just seven points in 24 contests, Erne isn't making as much noise on offense as he did last year. He's added 35 shots, 61 hits, 19 blocks and 12 PIM while playing in a third-line role.

Erne scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Erne used a screen in front to beat Ville Husso with a wrister from the high slot, giving the Red Wings a 3-2 edge at 4:38 of the third period. Erne's third goal of the year was his first point in the last 13 games. He had last found the scoresheet Oct. 27 at Washington.

Erne hasn't produced a point since earning a goal and an assist in an Oct. 27th win against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Expectations for Erne rose significantly after he produced 11 goals and nine assists through 45 games of the 2020-21 campaign. However, the third line comprised of Erne, Vladislav Namestnikov and Michael Rasmussen has been inconsistent at best. It's tough to rely on Erne given that he's averaging only 13:37 of ice time in his middle-six role, so consider honing in on phenom Lucas Raymond for a better fantasy option from the Red Wings.

Erne (undisclosed) is in Tuesday's lineup against Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Erne missed one game with his mysterious injury but will slide right back into a middle-six role Tuesday. The 26-year-old has five points and 16 hits through eight games this season.