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Guide: Everything before the SM Quarterfinals

Will the success continue for the newcomer and series winner Brynäs? Or will Malmö do a Rögle and bring down the Gävle team? Can Skellefteå defend the Swedish Championship gold?

Malmö through to quarterfinal – eliminated rival

Malmö grabbed the last playoff spot of all as team number ten – on goal difference. But now the team is clear for the quarterfinal, after 2–0 in matches against rival Rögle. It's a damn nice feeling, says Malmö's coach Tomas Kollar.

Linköping's joy – practically secured a new contract

Linköping practically secured a new SHL contract. 3–2 after overtime at home against Rögle makes the lead to the qualifying line almost unbeatable. "Frightfully nice," says match winner Christoffer Ehn to TV4 play.

Brynäs won the regular season – makes history

Brynäs lost away to Rögle with 1–2. But it played a minor role. After Luleå's loss, it is clear that the Gävle team will be the first ever to win the regular season in SHL as a newcomer.

Emotional After Honoring the Victims: "Moved"

In the first SHL match for Örebro since the tragic school shooting, the emotions were many. It was extra special for Örebro center Christopher Mastomäki, who a few years ago studied at Campus Risbergska. It's clear you get a picture from when you yourself have walked there in the corridors, he says.

Premiere in the "new" Globe - then Tre Kronor fell

It was no successful start in the newly renovated Globen. Three Crowns fell to the Czech Republic with 1-4 in the premiere of the home tournament.

Modo with Sensational Victory – after Wild Match Start

Modo is back on solid ground in the SHL table. The Ö-vik team pulled off a surprise win against second-placed Färjestad with 3–2 after a completely crazy match start. It was crazy, says Lukas Jasek.

The JVM star gets a chance: "Want to test him"

Three Crowns-debutant Axel Sandin-Pellikka gets the chance by Sam Hallam in the squad for the home tournament. The Junior World Championship star takes one of the defensive positions.

Fan Club Promoted with Porn Star

Rögle's supporter club Angel Island Army wanted more people to join them on away trips in SHL. Then the club chose to lure with porn star Puma Swede. "Bet on a solid away trip with AIA at a bomb price", they wrote in a post.

The Championship Team Shut Out Again: "Really Damn Frustrating"

The Swedish champion Skellefteå continues to lose. In the replay of the spring's SM-final, the team was shut out at home against Rögle, who won 2–0. The guys lack self-confidence right now, says coach Andreas Falk.

The Crisis Team's Beautiful Turnaround – Broke Losing Streak

Two-goal deficit and seventh straight loss were dangerously close for bottom team HV71. Then came the turnaround. Two-goal shooter Henrik Borgström became the big match winner when the Jönköping team won over Örebro with 3–2 after overtime.

Heavy Skellefteå Defeat – Big Loss at Home Against Malmö

Malmö took their first three-pointer away when they defeated a weak Skellefteå with 7–3. The restart after the national team break became a goal-rich story where Skellefteå's downturn continued – despite the coach change.

The Gold Coach Fired: "Don't Care About the Supporters"

Ice hockey coach Robert Ohlsson led Skellefteå to the SM gold in the spring. Now he gets fired – this shortly after the coach made a controversial statement about the club's fans. I don't care about the supporters, said Ohlsson.

Sick Modo suffered a tough away defeat

Modo had to leave two defenders at Arlanda Airport due to stomach flu. Despite this, the SHL bottom team was on their way to a win away against Rögle – but the Scanians turned it around to a 4–3 win in overtime. It feels like we're throwing it away again, says team captain Sebastian Ohlsson.

Lindholm served up artistic goal: "It fooled its way in"

A high, high puck that surprisingly sailed into the goal. Skellefteå's Max Lindholm treated us to the season's art goal in the 3-1 win against Rögle. It was nice that it trickled in, he says.

Frölunda stuck in traffic as Rögle won

The Frölunda players remained on the bus when the away game against Rögle began. The away team conceded a goal just 21 seconds in and lost 3-4 in Ängelholm.

Nightmare for Rögle – Daniel Zaar out for half a year