Linköping defeated Brynäs 4-3 in overtime in an SHL match at Saab Arena. The game was tied 1-1 after the first period, with Robin Kovacs scoring for Linköping and Jakob Silfverberg for Brynäs. The second period was scoreless.
In the third period, Remi Elie scored twice for Linköping, while Johan Larsson scored twice for Brynäs, including a goal with 2:27 left to force overtime. Oscar Fantenberg scored the winning goal for Linköping 3:09 into overtime. Linköping's Jakub Vrana had three assists.
it was unfortunate
According to reports, Brynäs coach Niklas Gällstedt was angry about an offside call that led to one of Elie's goals, saying it was unfortunate. With the win, Linköping is eleventh in the standings, one point behind Timrå, while Brynäs is fifth. Both teams have three wins and two losses in their last five games.