HV71 and Leksand face a potentially decisive fourth match in the qualification series. They may have to play without Anton Johansson and Axel Rindell. Both players have been reported to the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation's disciplinary committee, which will review the cases during the day.
Axel Rindell was the first to receive a match penalty in yesterday's game after crosschecking Michael Lindqvist in the face. Lindqvist reportedly said, 'He crosschecks me on the chin. ' Later, Leksand's Anton Johansson got a match penalty for a tackle that hit Jonathan Ang in the head.
He crosschecks me on the chin. There have been consequences of such situations all season, so we expect it to be a penalty.
HV71 leads 3-0 in matches and can decide the series on Tuesday. Leksand may have played its last match in the SHL. A decision on whether Rindell and Johansson will be suspended for tomorrow's match is expected during the day.