Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Fri 1/3/25 2:10 PM

Gustafsson scored a goal in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson has a goal and two assists during his three-game point streak, which follows a seven-game slump. The 32-year-old defenseman hasn't been scratched since Dec. 5, and he's holding down a spot on the third pairing and second power-play unit. The Swedish blueliner has eight points, 37 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 30 appearances.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Mon 12/30/24 2:27 AM

Gustafsson produced a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson set up Patrick Kane's tally in the first period. The helper ended a seven-game slump for Gustafsson, who has struggled to do much on offense this season. The 32-year-old defenseman has six helpers, 36 shots on net, 21 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-12 rating over 28 appearances. He's not a lock to be in the lineup, but he regularly sees time on the second power-play unit when he plays, which is where he's earned four of his six assists this season.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Tue 12/10/24 12:56 PM

Gustafsson notched an assist and went minus-2 in Monday's 6-5 shootout win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson has two helpers over four appearances in December. He's been scratched once this month after spending the last three games of November in the press box as well. The 32-year-old now has five assists, 26 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 20 outings as a part-time option on the third pairing and second power-play unit.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Mon 12/2/24 1:22 PM

Gustafsson notched an assist and two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson had been scratched for the previous three games, but he took Albert Johansson's spot in the lineup Sunday. Those two blueliners, along with Justin Holl, have regularly rotated in and out of the lineup. Gustafsson is at four assists, 23 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 17 appearances this season. His helper Sunday was his first even-strength point of the campaign.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Tue 11/19/24 2:09 PM

Gustafsson recorded a power-play assist and two PIM in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson put an 11-game slump to rest when he set up Marco Kasper's first-period tally. Gustafsson has played in a majority of games, though he was scratched twice during his dry spell and is far from a lock to play every contest. He has just three helpers with 22 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-5 rating over 14 outings. Gustafsson's main value is in power-play production -- he's earned all of his assists with the man advantage -- but he's been limited to the second unit for the better part of the last month, which reduces his opportunities to make an impact.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Fri 10/18/24 2:22 PM

Gustafsson registered a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and four PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson has an assist in each of his two games this season, both coming on the power play. He's added five shots on net, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. Gustafsson has done the job he was signed for, but he may end up slipping out of the lineup once again, as Jeff Petry (upper body) was cleared to play Saturday versus the Predators after a three-game absence.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Fri 10/11/24 3:11 AM

Gustafsson posted a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson had to fill a larger role than expected in his Detroit debut, as Jeff Petry (upper body) left the game early. Gustafsson was signed by the Red Wings as a direct replacement for Shayne Gostisbehere -- a third-pairing option who can also run a power play. The 32-year-old Gustafsson had 31 points (nine on the power play) over 76 regular-season outings with the Rangers last season. If Petry misses time, Gustafsson may be pressed into a top-four role, though his defensive struggles could largely offset the extra opportunities he'd receive with more ice time.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Mon 7/1/24 3:28 PM

Gustafsson signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Red Wings on Monday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson had six goals and 31 points in 76 regular-season games with the Rangers in 2023-24. The 32-year-old is likely to serve on either Detroit's second or third pairing, and he should also see some time on the second power-play unit.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Sun 5/12/24 1:38 AM

Gustafsson posted an assist and three hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
Gustafsson snapped a five-game point drought when he helped out on a Will Cuylle goal in the first period. Through eight playoff contests, Gustafsson has three assists, six shots on net, 16 hits, five blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. He remains in a third-pairing role, so a large uptick in offense is unlikely to happen for the 32-year-old.

Erik Gustafsson
D DET
Tue 4/16/24 12:40 AM

Gustafsson notched an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-0 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
This was Gustafsson's first point in his last seven appearances. The 32-year-old defenseman ends the regular-season with 31 points, 93 shots on net, 66 blocked shots, 63 hits and a plus-3 rating over 76 appearances. He'll likely remain in a bottom-four role as a power-play specialist to begin the playoffs.