Match Penalty
AJ Vanderbeck scored a hattrick to lead Södertälje to a 6-3 away win over Kalmar in the first game of their HockeyEttan quarterfinal series. The former Kalmar player celebrated his goals without hesitation. Kalmar fought back but fell short.
Reported by AI
Noel Fransén, on loan from Färjestad, netted the decisive goal in overtime to give BIK Karlskoga a victory over AIK in their HockeyAllsvenskan matchup. The game featured a controversial match penalty to AIK's Martin Johnsen for a high hit, which BIK capitalized on during power play. This win highlights a growing rivalry between the teams, who met in last season's semifinals.