Newcomers Björklöven were humiliated last time, but managed an honorable defeat in the return match. Skellefteå also won the second Västerbotten derby of the SHL season, 5–3.
Ice hockeyAfter 25 harrowing years in the lower leagues, Björklöven is back in the SHL. Eight players on today's team weren't even born the last time the SM-gold club played in the top league. Here are five points about the Umeå club.
Ice hockeyBik Karlskoga had the lead three times - but did not win. Björklöven turned it around in 2 minutes 45 seconds, won 5–4 and is one game away from the SHL. It's the most difficult game left to clinch the series, says match winner Fredrik Forsberg.
Ice hockeyBjörklöven has taken control of the all-Swedish hockey final. With tonight's 4–2 win against Karlskoga, the Umeå team leads the series 2–0. "We should be happy about this win, then set it to zero," says Daniel Brodin of Björklöven.
Ice hockeyBjörklöven are through to the final of the SHL qualifiers. The Umeå team scored three power-play goals after Södertälje were assessed two match penalties. This gave them a 4–1 victory in both the game and the series.
Ice hockeyA sharp period was enough. Björklöven continues the winning streak in hockeyallsvenskan and took the seventh straight win, 3–0 away against Vimmerby. Keeping a zero on the away pitch is always good, says the sharpshooter Fredrik Forsberg, who made one of the goals, to TV4 Play
Ice hockeyDjurgården defeated Oskarshamn and took over the league lead in HockeyAllsvenskan. Then AIK won against Södertälje – and ensured that Djurgården stays at the top.
Ice hockeyHighly-tipped Björklöven have got a good start to the season. Much thanks to the star recruit Marcus Nilsson who set up three goals in the 5-3 win against Västerås.
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