The fans didn't dare to come. The lifelines ran out. Leksand lost the fourth game in agony to HV71 in overtime and is leaving the SHL after seven years. "It's a huge disappointment, of course," says Leksand coach Johan Hedberg.
Ice hockeyHV71 won a dramatic victory against Leksand in the first match of the qualification series. Martin Johnsen scored the match-winning goal in the 2–1 victory. "It was great, of course," HV's team captain Olle Alsing says to TV4 Play.
SportsHopeless a few weeks ago. Now Leksand can even reach the playoffs. The Dalaklubben recorded their sixth victory in seven games, defeating top team Frölunda 4–2.
SportsFor the second time in two months, Leksand silenced Djurgården at the Avicii Arena in the SHL. The 5–0 win last time was followed by a 5–2 victory on Saturday after Leksand scored four straight goals and the home team collapsed again despite a dream start.
Ice hockeyAfter six straight losses, the crisis team HV71 finally had reason to celebrate. On the verge of a tied bottom record in SHL, the Jönköping team won over Leksand with 2–1. Defender Hugo Fransson, 21, became the match winner. It has been tough weeks, says HV coach Anton Blomqvist to TV4 Play.
Ice hockeyThe point forward Michael Lindqvist is leaving Färjestad seasons in the club. A few hours after the message, he was presented by SHL rival Leksand.
Ice hockeyFärjestad is clear for the club's first CHL final. After the big win in the Czech Republic last week, the semi-final return in Karlstad against Sparta Prague became a comfortable transport route. Färjestad won at home with 4–2 and is final-clear with 10–4 overall.
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