Färjestad BK produced a stunning turnaround in Game 2 of the SHL playoff quarterfinals, rallying from a 5-0 deficit after 18 minutes to defeat host Rögle BK 6-5 in overtime. David Tomasek completed his hat trick with the winner in extra time, marking the first such comeback from 5-0 down in SM-slutspel history. Färjestad now leads the best-of-seven series 2-0 after two road wins.
Rögle BK surged to a 5-0 lead in the first period, scoring four goals in 17 minutes. Färjestad pulled goaltender Melker Thelin for Emil Larmi, who conceded the fifth shortly after. Calle Själin tallied three points for Rögle, prompting TV4 expert Joel Lundqvist to call it 'a galen effektivitet.' Färjestad's Filip Roos acknowledged the poor start: 'We let them overwhelm us too easily... In playoffs, details are crucial.' Viktor Lodin pulled one back late in the first to make it 5-1. David Tomasek scored twice in the second period, followed by Emil Alba's goal early in the third for 5-4. Marian Studenic tied it at 5-5 midway through the third, forcing overtime where Tomasek netted his third on the power play. The game featured 26 penalty minutes. TV4's Lasse Granqvist noted it was the first 5-0 comeback in SM-slutspel history, with Lena Sundqvist adding, 'Unbelievably, this game goes to overtime.' Rögle coach Dan Tangnes lamented: 'It's a real gut punch... We led 5-0, which doesn't happen often, but we couldn't keep our cool.' Färjestad's road dominance shifts momentum firmly in their favor. (Note: Växjö LHC also took a 2-0 series lead over Brynäs IF with a 6-4 win.)
