Rögle BK suffered multiple injuries and faced frustration over controversial offside calls during their match against Brynäs. Coach Dan Tangnes questioned the validity of Brynäs' opening goal, while forward Dennis Everberg left the ice injured in the first period. The team entered the game already missing several key players.
Rögle BK traveled to Gävle for a matchup against Brynäs, but the game was marred by injuries and officiating disputes. Prior to the contest, Rögle was without several important players, including centers Anton Bengtsson, Linus Sjödin, and Josh Dickinson. Bengtsson is sidelined until the next national team break after blocking a shot, missing five games. Defenseman Calvin de Haan also sat out, despite participating in training, as coach Dan Tangnes emphasized a long-term approach to player load. Forward Leon Bristedt remained absent due to ongoing issues.
Dennis Everberg, who was a game-time decision, entered the lineup but was forced to exit in the first period after getting caught in Brynäs' Damian Clara's stick. Rögle BK announced on X that Everberg would not return, with TV4 commentator Björn Oldéen noting the apparent knee injury: "Dennis Everberg fick jätteont efter det där och tvingades lämna. Det är svårt att uppfatta, är det någon vridning i knät?"
Adding to Rögle's woes, Tangnes expressed irritation over Brynäs' first goal, scored by Linus Ölund five minutes into the opening period. He suggested in TV4's broadcast that viewers check the replay: "Ni som har TV kan väl titta på reprisen igen och säga vad ni tycker." Studio analysts agreed it appeared offside, with Adam Johansson calling it "en meter offside," though he acknowledged the millimeter precision made real-time calls challenging. Tangnes felt both of Brynäs' goals to take 1-0 leads should have been disallowed, highlighting ongoing frustration with the decisions.
The match underscored Rögle's injury challenges, with five players already on the list before Everberg's setback.
