Leksand's lift leaves the jumbo spot

With three rounds remaining, and after six wins in their last seven matches, Leksand have a chance of avoiding the qualifying round.

Örebro, with one fewer match played, is two points ahead in the table.

Leksand started strong, but surrendered a 3–0 lead and the score became 3–3 before Max Veronneau decided it on the power play with just under five minutes remaining.

Leksand left the bottom spot for the first time since mid-November.

For HV71, all signs point down and they now face a nervy qualifying round for the third season in a row.