HV71 defeated Brynäs 4-3 in overtime in Gävle, Sweden, in the final match of the SHL regular season. Lukáš Rousek scored the winning goal for HV71. The victory secured HV71 13th place in the SHL standings, giving them home advantage in the upcoming qualifiers against Leksand.
Brynäs, despite the loss, reportedly advanced to the quarterfinals due to other results and will face Växjö. HV71 coach Anton Blomqvist expressed that he does not look forward to the qualifiers, calling it a necessary evil. Goaltender Felix Sandström was reportedly a key factor in HV71's win and stated the team is preparing for the qualifiers.
I do not look forward to the qualifiers, calling it a necessary evil.
The team is preparing for the qualifiers.