quarterfinal
Färjestad BK edged Rögle BK 2-1 in a heated first game of their Swedish Hockey League quarterfinal series at Catena Arena in Ängelholm. The match featured intense physical play, injuries, and standout goaltending from Färjestad's Melker Thelin. Färjestad now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0.
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In the first quarterfinal matchup, Björklöven defeated IK Oskarshamn 5-2 at home. The game turned heated in the closing minutes when Oskarshamn's Herman Träff tackled Björklöven's Daniel Brodin from behind, earning a match penalty for boarding and sparking a large brawl.