Leksand has been relegated from the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) after losing the fourth game of a qualifying series against HV71 in overtime, according to multiple Swedish news sources. The loss ended Leksand's seven-year stint in the SHL. The sources report that no team in Swedish ice hockey has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit to win a series 4-3 in either the SM playoffs or SHL qualifying play.
Leksand relegated from SHL after losing to HV71 in overtime
Key Points
- Leksand lost to HV71 in overtime in the fourth game of a qualifying series.
- Leksand is relegated from the SHL after seven years in the league.
- No Swedish hockey team has ever overcome a 0-3 series deficit to win 4-3.
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