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Växjö Lakers edge Brynäs 3-2 in Game 4 for 3-1 SHL quarterfinals lead
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Växjö Lakers defeated Brynäs IF 3-2 in Game 4 of the SHL playoff quarterfinals at Monitor ERP Arena in Gävle, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead despite being outshot 32-17. Brogan Rafferty scored the late power-play winner after Brynäs' too many men penalty, capping a wild third period that saw Växjö's Eemeli Suomi receive a match penalty.
Calle Gunnarsson, the former NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup winner, has left his temporary position as assistant coach with Örebro Hockey in the SHL. He will return to his role as the club's development manager. The team is now searching for a new coach specializing in defense.
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Rögle BK came from behind for a crucial 2-1 road victory against Färjestad BK in Karlstad during game four of the SHL quarterfinals, trimming the series deficit to 3-1. Linus Sandin netted the power-play winner in the third period, goaltender Arvid Holm stood tall, and the team celebrated with superstitious pizza echoing coach Dan Tangnes' past success.
Patrik Zackrisson, former captain of Leksand, expressed deep disappointment over the team's 0-4 playoff loss to HV71 that led to their SHL relegation. The 38-year-old center, now a key player for Södertälje, affirmed his enduring loyalty to Leksand while focusing on his current team's postseason run. He dismissed speculation about rejoining his old club, saying he has not considered it.
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Leksand, freshly relegated to Hockeyallsvenskan, faces the departure of young Swiss forward Andro Kaderli amid interest from clubs in his home country. Reports indicate that contracts are breaking due to the drop, paving the way for Kaderli's potential move. Swiss teams Ambri-Piotta and Langnau are eyeing the player, who would not count as an import in the NLA.
Frölunda Indians overwhelmed Luleå Hockey 7-0 in game two of their SHL quarterfinal series, held in Luleå. The victory came after Luleå's overtime win in the opener on Frölunda's home ice. Luleå coach Thomas 'Bulan' Berglund pulled his goalie midway through the second period amid defensive struggles.
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Leksands IF was relegated from the SHL after a 2-1 overtime defeat to HV71 in the decisive fourth game of the relegation qualification series at Tegera Arena, completing a 4-0 sweep—the first such drop since 2018/19 and with no historical precedent for overturning a 0-3 deficit in Swedish hockey qualifiers. Attendance hit a low of 6,668 amid fan struggles. Players and staff voiced deep disappointment but vowed a quick return via HockeyAllsvenskan.
Luleå grabs 3-1 lead over Frölunda in SHL quarterfinals
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