Modo secured a 5-4 victory over BIK Karlskoga in a thrilling Hockeyallsvenskan match that went to a shootout. Tyler Kelleher starred with three goals, including a dramatic equalizer with 11 seconds left and the decisive shootout tally. The game featured multiple lead changes and high entertainment value.
The Hockeyallsvenskan clash between Modo and BIK Karlskoga delivered non-stop action on a super Friday, ending with Modo claiming a hard-fought 5-4 win after overtime and a shootout. Both teams traded the lead throughout, with BIK coming agonizingly close to securing three points before Kelleher's heroics turned the tide.
Kelleher, who has now tallied five goals this season, opened the scoring for Modo and added two more, including the crucial tie at 4-4 with just 11 seconds remaining in regulation. His shootout goal sealed the victory, marking a strong resurgence after a slow start. 'It is surt to lose. We want to take three points with us,' said BIK's Gustaf Franzén in a TV4 interview, noting his own milestone of his first goal since January 10, 2024. Franzén added, 'I shall be honest, it was skönt. For a while it felt like I would never score again.'
Modo outshot BIK 56-51 in a match full of energy. Youngster Elton Hermansson also contributed a goal, continuing his impressive debut season at 17. 'It is cool that we get so much förtroende. Feels good to have it from the ledarstaben,' Hermansson told TV4.
TV4 expert Fredrik Söderström praised Kelleher's performance: 'Lite kompensation för att han varit klappkass tidigare. Han har en oerhörd förmåga att göra spektakulära saker.' The win provides Modo with momentum in the standings, while BIK laments a near-miss in a highly entertaining encounter.