Mora came from behind to beat Modo 5-2 at home, extending their winning streak to four games in a busy week. Modo, who led 1-0 after the first period, struggled with turnovers and lost battles in the second, allowing three unanswered goals. The loss marks Modo's fourth straight defeat, putting their playoff positioning at risk.
Mora hosted Modo in a key HockeyAllsvenskan matchup, securing a 5-2 victory that highlighted their resilience and Modo's ongoing struggles. Modo struck first in the opening period through a well-executed play involving Tyler Kelleher, Emil Larsson, and David Granberg, the latter notching his first point since joining on loan from Luleå. Granberg appeared engaged and positive early on, telling TV4 after the period, “Väldigt viktigt för oss att studsa tillbaka här,” with Modo leading 1-0 and playing simple, effective hockey by letting chances develop naturally. Larsson finished the move to break the deadlock in Dalarna. However, the second period saw Modo unravel. Mora capitalized on a weak power play, as Connor MacEachern fed Martin Fransson from the penalty box for the equalizer. At 2-1, Modo's Matt Anderson mishandled a pass, lost his footing, and inadvertently directed a shot into his own net. The period's final blow came with just four seconds remaining, when Marcus Karlström scored to make it 3-1 after Mora won a crucial 50/50 battle behind the net involving Felix Johansson and Brayden Tracey. Modo center Milton Gästrin expressed deep frustration in a TV4 interview during the intermission. “Det går inte att säga med ord,” he said. “I första perioden spelar vi enkelt och låter lägena komma. Nu är det nån Hawaii-hockey där det skickar felpass hela tiden. Vi sätter varann i dåliga situationer.” Gästrin urged self-reflection: “Alla får rannsaka sig själva, varenda en. Börja med det enkla.” Post-game, Mora's Karlström deemed the win fair, noting his team's consistent play despite earlier tight losses to Kalmar, Oskarshamn (in overtime), and a competitive showing against AIK. This result propelled Mora to seventh in the standings, one point behind sixth-placed Oskarshamn and two ahead of Södertälje, though they have played one more game. Modo, meanwhile, extended their skid to four losses—against Troja, Östersund, Södertälje, and now Mora—often undone by losing puck battles and hasty transitions that lead to counterattacks. The defeat raises concerns for Modo, who risk losing home-ice advantage in the quarterfinals to AIK, trailing by six points but with three games in hand. Mora's tough schedule ahead includes away games at Södertälje and Björklöven, but the win boosts their push for a top-six finish.
