Björklöven defeated Oskarshamn in overtime during their quarterfinal series, taking a commanding 3-0 lead. Gustaf Kangas scored the winner 34 seconds into the fourth period after Oskarshamn tied the game late. The fourth line earned praise for their performance.
Björklöven secured a 3-0 lead in the quarterfinal series against Oskarshamn with an overtime victory in the latest match played away at Oskarshamn. The game went to a fourth period after Oskarshamn equalized at 3-3 with two minutes remaining. Oskarshamn's Kevin Karlsson fired a shot that deflected off Björklöven goaltender Frans Tuohimaa's skate into the net, forcing extra time. Karlsson called it 'lite turligt' after reviewing the replay, while TV4 expert Johan Tornberg noted, 'Det skottet ska han ha, givetvis.' Only 34 seconds into overtime, Gustaf Kangas tapped in a rebound from Lenni Killinen's shot to win it for Björklöven. The goal was quickly reviewed and upheld, with no interference in the crease. This marked Kangas's second consecutive game goal. Björklöven's fourth line, featuring Kangas, Killinen, and Daniel Brodin, started every period and received high praise. Kangas said, 'Alltid kul med förtroende,' crediting their direct play for boosting team momentum. Tornberg highlighted them as a potential 'avgörande faktor.' Kangas reflected post-game: 'Bra start på övertiden... Skönt,' adding that the win was key despite some sloppy goals conceded. Oskarshamn coach Jeff Jakobs acknowledged the tough finish, praising his team's resilience in tying late but urging an underdog mindset for the next game. He referenced Björklöven's collapse from a 3-0 lead against AIK last year. The next match is scheduled for Saturday in Oskarshamn, where Björklöven holds match point for the semifinals.
