Hv71 achieved a dramatic comeback in the SHL match against Luleå, turning a 0–4 deficit into a 6–5 victory away. Luleå led heavily early on, but Hv71 fought back impressively. Match-winner Hugo Fransson described it as magical.
In Tuesday's SHL encounter away against Luleå, Hv71 found themselves in a deep hole early. After less than 15 minutes, Luleå led 4–0, with Pontus Andreasson scoring the 4–0 goal on a power play at 14:46 of the first period. At that point, SHL's second-bottom team Hv71, chasing Örebro Hockey at the table's foot, looked defeated.
But Hv71 rose and turned the game into one of the season's mightiest comebacks in hockey. The final score was 6–5 in Hv71's favor. Match-winner Hugo Fransson, who clinched it, exclaimed afterward: “Magiskt”. This victory provides Hv71 a boost in the tough bottom battle.
