Djurgården defeated Malmö Redhawks 3–2 in overtime in the first SHL playoff eighth-final. Anton Frondell's winning goal sparked anger in the Malmö camp due to a crease disturbance. The referees approved it after video review.
Djurgården won the first SHL playoff eighth-final against Malmö Redhawks 3–2 after sudden death overtime at Hovet in Stockholm. It was Djurgården's first playoff game in five years, with 8094 spectators. Anton Frondell's powerplay goal, assisted by Victor Eklund and Viggo Björck, decided it after video review but drew strong protests from Malmö. Goaltender Oskar Blomgren told SVT Sport: 'I get his whole ass in my face,' referring to Djurgården's David Blomgren who Malmö said screened him in the crease. Coach Tomas Kollar raged on TV4: 'How can that be a goal?' and 'We've played eight months for this and you're so fucking bad,' before leaving the interview. Head referee Christoffer Holm explained: 'The player is in motion the whole time and never has relevant contact with the goaltender.' Earlier goals: Joona Ikonen (Malmö) 1–0, Colby Sissons (Djurgården) tied 1–1 on powerplay, Carl Persson (Malmö) 2–1 on powerplay, Viggo Björck (Djurgården) 2–2. Djurgården's juniors tallied eight points. Next game is Thursday in Malmö.
