Björklöven defeated Oskarshamn 4-3 in overtime in Oskarshamn, Sweden, in a HockeyAllsvenskan playoff quarterfinal match. The win gives Björklöven a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, putting them one victory away from advancing to the semifinals. Björklöven took a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Gustav Possler and Anton Malmström.
Oskarshamn rallied in the third period, with Kevin Karlsson scoring early to make it 2-1, but Lucas Nordsäter extended Björklöven's lead to 3-1. Oskarshamn then tied the game 3-3 with goals from Melker Eriksson and Kevin Karlsson, the latter with 2 minutes and 10 seconds left in regulation. In overtime, Gustaf Kangas scored the winning goal for Björklöven after 34 seconds.
the team wasted chances and struggled on power plays
According to reports, Oskarshamn's Filip Sveningsson said in TV4 that the team wasted chances and struggled on power plays, while Kevin Karlsson described his tying goal as lucky. The next match in the series is scheduled for Saturday in Oskarshamn.
his tying goal as lucky