Average. Game ended to HV-71 win 2-0 and game winning goal was result of Erixon's mistake. It was a lession for him not to leave spot in front of goal, in Sweden they might hybrid defensive zone coverage (mix between man to man defence and defending position) but when he comes over to North America he should never leave goal crease wide open. That was the only major mistake he made. He had all evening long problems with gap control, area he usually excels for, and making quick first passes, he has tendency to hesitate instead.
Both top pair d-man are now out, other left game in second period and Adam Larsson wasn't in line-up at all apparently so it ment more ice time and responsibility for Erixon which may have had negative influence to his performance. He was used on first PP unit but he's not comfortable quarter-backing it, he's like Jay Bouwmeester: not the one you want to be the top-guy who runs it. He finished with 2 shots, 2 PIM, -1 and 20:02 of ice time.
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