Björklöven crushed Västerås 10-2 in a dominant response to their recent loss, while Oskarshamn stunned AIK 8-3 despite fewer shots. Vimmerby continued their form with a win over struggling Mora, Almtuna edged Nybro 3-2 after dramatic misses, and BIK Karlskoga beat Södertälje 3-1 in a clear class display.
In the latest HockeyAllsvenskan round, top teams asserted dominance amid several collapses. Björklöven traveled to Västerås and delivered a 10-2 rout in ABB Arena. The game started evenly, with VIK leading 2-1 early, but Löven exploded for eight unanswered goals. Marcus Nilsson tallied 1+3, while Linus Cronholm, Mathew Maione, and Gustav Possler each recorded three points. Löven scored 10 goals on 32 shots, leaving VIK's goalies with a combined 68% save percentage. Coach Magnus Bogren praised his team's structure: "Grymt imponerad, vi trummar på line efter line." VIK's Niclas Lundgren lamented the collapse: "Det känns som vi bara tappar det, struktur och allting."
Oskarshamn overcame AIK 8-3 on 23 shots, with Herman Träff shining. AIK's goalies Victor Brattström and Jonas Gunnarsson managed only 65% saves, and both were pulled mid-game after five first-period goals. Analyst Andreas Hanson noted AIK's play didn't reflect the score: "Det här var inte en 8-3-match för mig."
Vimmerby defeated Mora, extending Mora's skid to six losses. Debutant Brayden Tracey scored once for Mora, but Tobias Johansen Breivold appeared unsteady in net. Mora, now below the qualification line, struggles at home with just three wins in nine.
Almtuna stole a 3-2 win over Nybro, capitalizing on Nybro's late misses. Marcus Bergman and Hampus Eriksson failed on open nets, allowing Mikkel Öby-Olsen's power-play winner with 26 seconds left. Viktor Andrén's luck preserved the victory.
BIK Karlskoga topped Södertälje 3-1 in Nobelhallen, showcasing superiority. Södertälje coach Andreas Johansson highlighted early chances but admitted punishment: "Vi blir hårt straffade." A match penalty to BIK's Viktor Lennartsson for hitting William Wiå didn't derail the win. Hanson called it a class difference, noting SSK's low confidence.