Nybro won the final quarterfinal spot in HockeyAllsvenskan after a dramatic finish on Friday. The team defeated Mora 3-1, with Marcus Bergman scoring the decisive goal and Olli Nikupeteri adding another late. Oskarshamn, Södertälje, Mora, and Nybro were all competing for the sixth place, which grants a direct quarterfinal berth.
Oskarshamn reportedly lost a 2-0 lead to AIK, allowing Södertälje to pass them for seventh place. Nybro's victory was their fourth win in the last five matches.