AIK came from behind to beat Modo 6-2 in Örnsköldsvik, reducing Modo's playoff series lead from 3-0 to 3-2. Modo coach Fredrik Andersson expressed frustration over his team's discipline and his own sideline behavior after throwing a water bottle. Emil Larsson received a match penalty early in the game.
In a heated SHL playoff game in Örnsköldsvik, AIK rallied for a 6-2 victory over home team Modo, trimming Modo's series lead to 3-2. The win included two late empty-net goals and three power-play tallies for AIK, capitalizing on Modo's penalties, including a match penalty to Emil Larsson in the first period. Larsson hit AIK's Sid Boije in the head with his arm, then delivered two slashes to back Viggo Gustafsson, resulting in seven minutes of power play for AIK. Boije briefly left the ice before returning, while Larsson was ejected. AIK's Oliver Johansson scored during the extended advantage early in the second period. TV4 expert Fredrik Söderström called the penalty straightforward, noting the force to Boije's head despite his low position. 'For me, there's no doubt about it,' Söderström said. Modo coach Fredrik Andersson was visibly frustrated, tossing a water bottle in disagreement with the call. Post-game, he reflected on the loss. 'Naturally, we take too many penalties. It becomes too many penalty kills, disrupts the rhythm,' Andersson told TV4. He addressed team frustration: 'We want too much, want to show our crowd. Came out a bit over-energized.' On his own actions, Andersson said, 'As a coach, I try to be engaged, I burn to win. At the same time, I need to calm the team. I will examine myself.' He plans to discuss with assistant Thomas Rhodin to stay calmer. Despite the defeat, Andersson saw parity: 'It takes so little to give opponents momentum. Small margins.'
