Eriksson did not play over the weekend, he was brought up to be Eddie Lack’s backup while Jacob Markstrom picked up a couple of starts in the AHL.
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The Canucks only have one game this weekend so they are expected to start Eddie Lack and have sent Markstrom down to get a few games in over the weekend. Eriksson is expected to serve as a backup on Saturday.
Eriksson, 23, has played in 21 games with Utica this season, building a record of 8-11-1, a .905 SV% and a 2.84 GAA. He is expected to serve as Eddie Lack's backup while Roberto Luongo is out.
Eriksson did not play for the Canucks during his call-up. This move means that Roberto Luongo is healthy enough to dress on Saturday and could potentially start.
Eriksson was a seventh round pick of the Flyers in 2008 and has yet to play in an NHL game. He spent the last five seasons in Sweden but has started his North American hockey career 8-10-1 with a 2.77 GAA and .907 SV% with Utica. His suggests that Roberto Luongo will miss some time.