HV71 won 2-1 against Timrå in an SHL match in Timrå. The victory came despite HV71 reportedly having only six shots in the first two periods, while Timrå dominated with 39 shots. Hugo Pettersson scored the first goal for HV71 during a powerplay late in the first period, and Hampus Eriksson added a second goal in the third period.
Timrå reduced the score with a goal in the final minutes. According to reports, HV71 had struggled recently with only one win in their last five matches before this game, and the win is their first after two consecutive losses. The match was described as having weak play from both teams, with criticism from TV4 analyst Sanny Lindström, who reportedly questioned HV71's character and morale beforehand.