Ice hockey

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.

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Rögle BK came from behind for a crucial 2-1 road victory against Färjestad BK in Karlstad during game four of the SHL quarterfinals, trimming the series deficit to 3-1. Linus Sandin netted the power-play winner in the third period, goaltender Arvid Holm stood tall, and the team celebrated with superstitious pizza echoing coach Dan Tangnes' past success.

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.

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HV71 overturned a 0-1 deficit to win 3-2 against Leksand in the second game of the SHL relegation series, now leading 2-0. Hugo Pettersson scored twice while Andreas Borgman netted the decisive goal in the third period. SVT expert Jonas Andersson praised Borgman's class performance.

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.

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BIK Karlskoga holds the edge in the HockeyAllsvenskan quarterfinal series against Nybro Vikings following a 4-2 home win in the first match.