I think we do many good things, create many good opportunities, but don't get the puck in. There are certainly some things to improve on, but we're doing well and fighting like animals, says Brynäs match hero Anton Rödin to TV4 Play.
Luleå took the lead in the match through American Brian O'Neill in the second period.
Halfway into the third period, O'Neill's compatriot Tyler Vesel equalized to 1–1.
The score was 1–1 after 60 minutes of play, and overtime was waiting.
The overtime was Brynäs' first in the playoffs, while Luleå had played overtime several times.
But the home team could still emerge victorious thanks to Anton Rödin's 2–1 goal.
It wasn't a super shot, but I shot directly and it was nice to see it go in, says Rödin.
I think we feel strong, there's a lot to build on.
Luleå's coach Thomas Berglund praises both teams' goalkeepers, Erik Källgren (Brynäs) and Matteus Ward (Luleå), after the match.
Our goalkeeper is extremely good and their goalkeeper does extremely well, says Berglund, who is disappointed with the final result.
It's bitter to lose in sudden death, it's a match we could just as well have won, but unfortunately they get the deciding goal.
Match two in the best-of-seven series is played on Monday in Gävle.
