Örebro defeated Brynäs 3-1 in a Swedish Hockey League (SHL) match in Örebro, Sweden. The win reportedly secures Örebro's contract in the SHL and gives them a chance to play in the eighth-finals. Petro Seppälä scored the first goal for Örebro, followed by goals from Egor Polin and Patrik Puistola.
Brynäs reportedly made lineup changes before the match, swapping Oskar Lindblom and Lucas Pettersson in the hierarchy to add new offensive power against Örebro. According to reports, Brynäs is fighting to avoid the eighth-finals and go directly to the quarter-finals, while Örebro's battle for the last eighth-final spot is against Timrå. Brynäs player Robert Hägg expressed frustration in TV4 Play, saying it was clear Örebro wanted to win the match more than Brynäs did, which he called 'crazy' given Brynäs's position in the table.
it was clear Örebro wanted to win the match more than Brynäs did, which he called 'crazy' given Brynäs's position in the table