According to major media reports, Luleå lost 1-4 to Djurgården at Hovet, leaving them only two points away from dropping out of the top six and into the play-in round. Djurgården secured a new SHL contract with the win, though the exact terms and duration of that contract remain unclear. Djurgården achieved this victory despite missing four regular centers: Jacob Josefson, Marcus Krüger, Oula Palve, and Arvid Costmar, and three of their goals came on the power play, according to major media reports.
Meanwhile, Djurgården is undergoing significant roster changes, with five players departing: Oliver Kylington, Joey LaLeggia, Oula Palve, Samuel Solem, and Valtteri Pulli, as reported by major media. Kylington, who joined in the fall, brought NHL experience but faced long-term injuries, according to a Djurgården representative. LaLeggia is ending his playing career to become a player agent, with the representative praising his impact on the power play and team confidence.
The future destinations for the other departing Djurgården players besides Kylington and LaLeggia are not yet known. Malmö Redhawks are also experiencing player turnover, with five players leaving: Topi Niemelä, Linus Öberg, Freddie Larsson, Joona Ikonen, and Robin Salo, according to major media. Salo has signed with Örebro Hockey, while Ikonen and Öberg are reportedly moving to Finland, though their specific clubs have not been disclosed.
The whereabouts of Niemelä and Larsson after leaving Malmö Redhawks remain unknown.