Rögle defeated Färjestad 2-1 in Karlstad. Färjestad had a chance to close out the quarterfinal against Rögle but lost the lead and fell at home. After three straight Färjestad wins, Rögle was pressured to win to keep the season alive.
Rögle came out strong, winning shots clearly in the first period, but Färjestad's Emil Larmi kept it tight. Färjestad took the lead when Lucas Forsell scored 1-0 against Arvid Holm eleven minutes into the second period. Rögle responded immediately, with Paul LaDue equalizing to 1-1 a minute later.
In the third period, Färjestad's Filip Roos was penalized for high-sticking, and in the power play, Rögle scored directly, with Linus Sandin putting in a puck from close range to make it 2-1. Färjestad pulled their goalie and pressed for an equalizer, but Arvid Holm and Rögle held firm. The series now moves to match five in Ängelholm on Wednesday.
According to reports, Rögle was the better team for large parts of the first match in Karlstad, but was harshly punished by Färjestad's power play and offensive play, which is reportedly one of the best in the league. Rögle is reportedly in a tough position, and turning the series around is seen as unlikely, with Färjestad having a big mental advantage and likely to close the series.