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Djurgården eliminated by Malmö in SHL playoffs eighth final
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Djurgården fell 3-1 to Malmö in the decisive third game of the SHL eighth finals at Malmö Arena, ending their season one win short of the quarterfinals. Young stars Victor Eklund and Anton Frondell expressed disappointment and uncertainty about their futures, while injured captain Marcus Krüger delivered an emotional speech. The loss came after Djurgården's 3-2 overtime win in the opener.
Färjestad BK edged Rögle BK 2-1 in a heated first game of their Swedish Hockey League quarterfinal series at Catena Arena in Ängelholm. The match featured intense physical play, injuries, and standout goaltending from Färjestad's Melker Thelin. Färjestad now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0.
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Malmö Redhawks have qualified for the SHL SM quarterfinals for the second year in a row after defeating Djurgården in the decisive third eighth-final match. The club saw over 11,000 spectators for that game and reports nearly 10 million kronor more in partner and ticket revenues than last season. They now face series winners Skellefteå.