Brynäs lost 3-4 to HV71 in overtime in the final regular-season SHL match at Monitor ERP Arena. Despite the loss, Brynäs secured a spot in the quarterfinals, where they will face Växjö. HV71's Lukas Rousek scored the winning goal 4:42 into overtime.
The match saw HV71 take an early lead with a goal by Justin Kloos, assisted by Lukas Rousek and Axel Rindell. Brynäs equalized through Axel Andersson in the second period, but HV71 scored two quick goals by Martin Johnsen and Axel Rindell to lead 1-3. In the third period, Brynäs reduced the deficit with goals from Anton Rödin and Michal Kempny, tying the game 3-3 before overtime.
Växjö are the big favorites for the quarterfinal.
Axel Rindell contributed one goal and two assists for HV71. According to reports, Brynäs coach Niklas Gällstedt said Växjö are the big favorites for the quarterfinal. With this result, Brynäs finished in sixth place and HV71 in 13th place, meaning HV71 must qualify to remain in the SHL.