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Färjestad Faces Quarterfinal Exit After Controversial Loss to Skellefteå

Färjestad is once again on their way out of the SM playoffs already in the quarterfinals. Then coach Tomas Mitell erupted over a couple of penalties that gave a nightmare start away against Skellefteå in the 2-6 loss.

Färjestad Faces Quarterfinal Exit After Controversial Loss to Skellefteå

Åslund goal scorer after the tribute: "Magical"

First, he was praised for his 800th SHL match – then Färjestad veteran Per Åslund struck with the go-ahead goal. It's magical, says Åslund whose team beat Frölunda in the rivalry match with 4–3.

Åslund goal scorer after the tribute: "Magical"

Åslund back after seven weeks: "A real blow"

The concussion kept him away for almost seven weeks. In the 2-3 loss to HV71, Färjestad's Per Åslund was back – and played his 800th SHL game.

Åslund back after seven weeks: "A real blow"

Färjestad to the semis – Växjö out after collapse

Deficit of two goals after the match in Austria. Moreover, injuries, illness, and suspension.

Färjestad to the semis – Växjö out after collapse

Färjestad star injured – out for the year

Färjestad has suffered a severe injury blow. Forward star Joakim Nygård will miss the rest of the year due to a hand injury he sustained in Saturday's big win, 7–2 over HV71.

Färjestad star injured – out for the year

Frustrated Frölunda fell: "Worst we've done this year"

Frölunda put an end to the goal drought – but to no avail. Färjestad broke the losing streak in the rivalry match and won 5–2.

Frustrated Frölunda fell: "Worst we've done this year"

Modo's Nightmare – Completely Fell Apart

Leading 4-0 at halftime. But then SHL-bottom dweller Modo completely collapsed and lost at home to Färjestad.

Modo's Nightmare – Completely Fell Apart

Banned for four matches – Dahlén misses the European Championship

Hannes Björninen's main tackle on Jonathan Dahlén was so bad that the Timrå star was forced to leave Saturday's SHL match. Now the Örebro player is suspended for four matches and is also fined by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association's disciplinary committee.

Banned for four matches – Dahlén misses the European Championship

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out

Four debutants are included when Three Crowns start the season ahead of the home World Championship. But top scorer Axel Sandin Pellikka, Skellefteå, is missing.

Four new players in Tre Kronor – but successful player left out