Halmstad Hammers defeated Karlskrona HK 3-2 in overtime in the first game of a semifinal series in hockeyettan södra. The match took place at NKT Arena. The first period ended 0-0.
Karlskrona took a 2-0 lead in the second period with goals from Joel Ratkovic-Berndtsson and Kalle Carlsson. Halmstad responded with a goal from William Berg to make it 2-1. Oscar Johnsson tied the game 2-2 late in the third period.
Alexander Artursson scored the winning goal 2:18 into overtime. Halmstad reportedly struggled early in the game, with no shots on goal in the first period and multiple penalties. The teams are scheduled to play again on Wednesday at 19:00.