HV71 defeated Växjö 3-0 in a Småland derby hockey match. Hugo Pettersson scored the first goal for HV71, and Santeri Hatakka scored his first SHL goal for the second goal. Justin Kloos scored the third goal.
Pettersson reportedly suffered a bloody nose during the match, telling TV4 he got hit by a stick or something. HV71 is set for qualification play, likely against Leksand, while Växjö is in third place ahead of the final round on Saturday. According to reports, the match was not highly anticipated as HV71 was already qualified for negative qualification play and Växjö had secured a playoff spot.
I got hit by a stick or something