The last match before the break was an opportunity for Modo to close the gap to solid ground.
Malmö were seven points ahead, just above the relegation line.
The match start was a shock: Lassi Thomson gave Malmö the lead after 31 seconds.
I think we're tripping ourselves up right away. We concede a goal in the first shift, an extremely poor backcheck, says Karlin.
It didn't get better afterwards – and now there's a ten-point gap to a spot above the relegation line.
Modo has a lot to work on during next week's break.
We need to get to the root of everything and turn over every stone, says Karlin to TV4.
Modo has taken only two three-point wins in 16 matches. When asked if the Modo coach hopes for reinforcement through new acquisitions, he says:
Well, all of us players and leaders need to step up. Then, if we get some reinforcement, I'll leave that unsaid.
Malmö broke a three-match losing streak and goalie Marek Langhammer kept his first SHL shutout.
