playoffs

The Manitoba Moose clinched their first playoff series victory since 2018 with a 2-1 win over the Milwaukee Admirals in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon. Goaltender Domenic DiVincentiis stopped 31 shots to secure the advance to the Central Division semifinals against Grand Rapids. The Moose will now prepare to face the Griffins in the next round.

25 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen defeated Denis Lazavik and Jan-Krzysztof Duda 3-2 in both matches to reach the grand final of the 2026 Chess.com Open Playoffs. The Norwegian world number-one overcame early setbacks in the winners bracket semifinals and final. Duda secured a qualification spot for the 2026 Esports World Cup by advancing to the winners final.

Modo Hockey forward Kyle Topping received a 7,500 kronor fine from the disciplinary committee for embellishing contact during a 5-3 playoff victory over BIK Karlskoga. The incident occurred with four minutes left in the third period, helping Modo take a 3-2 lead in the HockeyAllsvenskan semifinal series. Topping offered an explanation, while BIK Karlskoga players reacted strongly.

09 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

Goaltender Felix Sandström, the 29-year-old Gävle native, has signed a two-year contract extension with HV71 through 2028, the club announced. His heroics in HV71's 4-0 SHL qualification series sweep over Leksand, where he allowed just five goals, secured the team's top-flight survival and completes a revamped goaltending trio in Jönköping.

Luleå advanced to the SHL semifinals by defeating Frölunda 1-0 in game six of the quarterfinals, clinching the series 4-2. Anton Levtchi scored the game's only goal on a power-play 36 seconds into the third period at Coop Norrbotten Arena. Frölunda coach Robert Ohlsson called the performance 'piss' in a post-game TV4 interview.

29 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Malmö's goaltender Marek Langhamer delivered a standout performance, stopping 38 shots as his team edged Skellefteå 2-1 in overtime during their playoff series. Topi Niemelä scored the game-winner on a power play. Skellefteå leads the series 3-1.