Andreas Johnson scored the winning goal in the first semifinal between Skellefteå and Luleå, which lasted 122 minutes and 18 seconds, setting a new record for the longest match in the SM playoffs in men's hockey. The game featured many scoreless periods before Johnson's decisive play. SVT Sports expert Jonas Andersson pointed out a detail that gave Johnson the opportunity, and Luleå's Pontus Andreasson commented on the situation.
The second match in the semifinal series will be played in Skellefteå on Thursday, while the other semifinal features Växjö and Rögle.