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Frölunda overpowers Djurgården 6-1 in SHL clash
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Serieledande Frölunda cruised to a 6-1 victory over Djurgården at Hovet, capitalizing on numerous penalties to extend their dominance in the matchup. Djurgården suffered early setbacks with match penalties to key players and staff, leading to a first-period collapse. Despite the loss, DIF coach Robert Kimby praised his team's effort against the top-ranked side.
Luleå ended Frölunda's impressive home winning streak with a 2-1 victory in Scandinavium, but the match's aftermath centered on a controversial referee decision. Frölunda's coach Robert Ohlsson expressed fury over a non-awarded penalty in the closing minutes that could have tied the game. The incident involved a foul on forward Arttu Ruotsalainen, leading to a lengthy video review that ultimately favored Luleå.
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David Tomasek, newly arrived in Sweden, played over 20 minutes in HV71's rivalry game against Frölunda despite not having played since December 14. He struggled with breathing and fatigue from jetlag but praised his team's performance. A penalty he took allowed Frölunda to extend their lead to 4-2.