Luleå took their last chance and extended the semi-final series against arch-rivals Skellefteå in the SM playoffs. Brendan Shinnimin scored two goals as the reigning champions won the must-win match 3-2 after great drama. "This was the first step in what we are trying to do," Shinnimin told TV4 Play.
SportsFärjestad won the first SM quarterfinal at home against Skellefteå with a whole 6–2. At the same time, the Värmland goalkeeper Max Lagacé could only play the first period – crisis recruit Anders Lindbäck had to jump in between the posts.
SportsLoss again and two new injuries. Last season's second-place team HV71 has had a nightmare start to the season and also fell in their second match, 1-2 at home against the championship team Skellefteå. Both injured players, Willhelm Hallquisth and Herman Hansson, had to visit the hospital.
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