The uphill climb for LHC became even steeper after 0–4 in the previous round against Skellefteå. The audience booed when their home team was sent off, which only managed seven shots on goal during the match.
Away against Rögle, a team that was willing to change things appeared.
Already in the first period, Linköping had taken twelve shots and the payoff would also come in the second period.
Then the American Nick Shore stepped forward and set the 1–0 goal, which for a long time seemed to be the only goal of the match. Markus Ljungh managed to set 2–0 in an empty net and the first three-point win of the year was thus secured.
Another team that has had a tough start to the season is HV71. It did not get more fun in the fifth round of SHL when Timrå was able to increase the Småland team's loss streak to five in a row and win 4–3.
In the classic meeting between Färjestad and Frölunda, the second period set the tone for the event. There, Färjestad pulled away to a 4–0 lead, which was enough for a 4–3 win.
Djurgården recovered after the humiliation last time against Frölunda, where they lost 2–11. Away against the reigning champions Luleå, they were able to collect a stable three-point win after a 4–2 victory.
