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Malmö beats Färjestad in overtime after late equalizer

Key Points
  • Malmö won 2-1 in overtime after a late equalizer by Carl Persson.
  • Färjestad's goalkeeper Emil Larmi made a mistake leading to the winning goal.
  • The win ended Malmö's streak of four consecutive losses.

Malmö defeated Färjestad 2-1 in overtime in a Swedish Hockey League match. Färjestad had a lead but Malmö equalized with 26 seconds left in regulation through Carl Persson. In overtime, Färjestad's goalkeeper Emil Larmi made a mistake with the puck, allowing Robin Hanzl to set up Persson for the winning goal.

Larmi showed frustration by hitting his stick against the plexiglass after the game. Färjestad's coach Cam Abbott said the team made very weak decisions in overtime and missed an opportunity for three points. For Malmö, it was their first win after four consecutive losses.

the team made very weak decisions in overtime and missed an opportunity for three points

Cam Abbott, Färjestad's coach

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