Brynäs IF
Växjö Lakers edge Brynäs 3-2 in Game 4 for 3-1 SHL quarterfinals lead
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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.
Brynäs IF's season concluded with a quarterfinal loss to Växjö Lakers HC. Veteran forward Nicklas Bäckström, whose contract includes a one-year option, stated he has not discussed his future with the club. The 38-year-old reflected positively on his comeback despite the disappointment.
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Brynäs IF's women's team has won its first ice hockey SM gold after a 6–2 home win over Frölunda in the third final game, securing a 3–0 series victory. The win came at Monitor ERP Arena in Gävle before 6,851 spectators. Points leader Viivi Vainikka praised her teammates afterward.