Ice hockey

Rögle BK has come back from 0–3 to tie the quarterfinal series against Färjestad BK at 3–3 following a 3–2 win in the sixth game in Karlstad. No Swedish ice hockey team has previously overturned such a deficit in the SM playoffs. The decisive seventh game is set for Sunday in Ängelholm.

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Växjö Lakers defeated Brynäs IF 3-2 in Game 4 of the SHL playoff quarterfinals at Monitor ERP Arena in Gävle, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead despite being outshot 32-17. Brogan Rafferty scored the late power-play winner after Brynäs' too many men penalty, capping a wild third period that saw Växjö's Eemeli Suomi receive a match penalty.

Reigning SHL champions Luleå Hockey won the first quarterfinal game 3-2 against Frölunda HC at Scandinavium, clinched by Anton Levtchi's power-play goal in sudden-death overtime. The match featured controversial late penalties and strong performances from both sides, with Frölunda coach Robert Ohlsson voicing frustration over officiating.

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Skellefteå AIK won the first SHL quarterfinal against Malmö Redhawks 4–1 in a match where the visitors held on for a long time. Oscar Lindberg, who received the Guldhjälmen before puck drop, was key to the victory. The next game is on Wednesday.

Djurgården defeated Malmö Redhawks 3–2 in overtime in the first SHL playoff eighth-final. Anton Frondell's winning goal sparked anger in the Malmö camp due to a crease disturbance. The referees approved it after video review.

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Reigning SHL champions Luleå came from behind to defeat Örebro 6–2 in the first best-of-three eighth-final playoff game at Behrn Arena. Luleå scored four goals in under eight minutes during the second period to seize control, with the next match set for Thursday in Luleå. Örebro coach Niklas Eriksson lambasted his team's errors and lack of readiness.