There were only nine seconds left of the second period when Axelsson, 37, scored in a numerical superiority situation in the Hockeyallsvenskan meeting.
With a flutter puck.
I'd say it's Sweden's ugliest goal. I'm chasing goals, I want a new contract, so I'll take everything I get. Hope (Niklas) Wikegård is watching, he says to TV4 Play, addressing the sports manager.
It was comebacking Axelsson's 15th goal and meant that Djurgården turned 0–1 into 2–1.
In the final period, Anton Frondell secured the win with the 3–1 goal, which sparked anger in the opposing camp as they believed that goalkeeper Jani Lampinen had been interfered with seconds earlier.
Djurgården tops the table, one point ahead of Bik Karlskoga. Third-placed Björklöven is six points behind.
Next, Djurgården awaits a heated derby against AIK (on Wednesday) who secured their sixth win in seven matches with a 3–0 away win against Almtuna.
Even more surprising is Kalmar, who took their seventh straight win, 4–1 away against Östersund. Kalmar is fifth in the table.
