Karlskrona HK advanced to the semifinals in the southern playoffs of Hockeyettan after a 3-1 away win against Borås HC. The victory gave Karlskrona a 3-1 series win in the quarterfinals. Oscar Hagman scored two goals for Karlskrona, including the opening goal after 15 minutes and the final goal late in the third period.
Viktor Smeds scored the game-winning goal for Karlskrona. Samuel Salonen scored the lone goal for Borås. According to reports, Karlskrona delivered their best playoff performance so far after a 0-5 loss in the previous game, with the team showing power and decisiveness.
Karlskrona's coach Peter Johansson reportedly considered changes after the loss but decided against it following a players' meeting.