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HV71 and Leksand to meet in SHL relegation playoff

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Key Points
  • HV71 and Leksand will play in the SHL relegation playoff.
  • The playoff starts on Wednesday.
  • Experts comment on the teams' strengths and weaknesses.

HV71 and Leksand will face each other in the relegation playoff to try to stay in the SHL. The playoff starts on Wednesday. SVT Sports expert Jonas Andersson said HV71 is a flawed team with no players who have positively surprised him.

Hockey journalist Johanna Dahlén questioned how much HV71 supporters have to endure, noting they held up banners with support for the team before a win against Växjö. Dahlén said HV71 knows what is required and the emotions around it. Andersson said Leksand's goaltending pair is an advantage.

HV71 is a flawed team with no players who have positively surprised him

Jonas Andersson, SVT Sports expert
Assessment of HV71's team performance before the relegation playoff

questioned how much HV71 supporters have to endure, noting they held up banners with support for the team before a win against Växjö

Johanna Dahlén, Hockey journalist
Comment on HV71 supporters' loyalty despite team struggles

HV71 knows what is required and the emotions around it

Johanna Dahlén, Hockey journalist
Analysis of HV71's awareness of playoff stakes and fan emotions

Leksand's goaltending pair is an advantage

Jonas Andersson, SVT Sports expert
Evaluation of Leksand's strength in the relegation playoff

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