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.