Rögle defeated Färjestad 7-2 in Ängelholm, Sweden, reducing their quarterfinal series deficit to 3-2 in matches. Rögle led 2-0 after the first period and extended their lead in the third period, with goals from Daniel Zaar (2), Filip Johansson (2), Mark Friedman, Anton Bengtsson, and Paul LaDue. Färjestad's goals were scored by Oskar Steen and Per Åslund.
Färjestad reportedly received 14 two-minute penalties during the game, including 10 in the third period, and a team penalty for abuse of officials. After the match, Färjestad coach Cam Abbott criticized the officiating, claiming it was influenced by incidents after the first game, while Rögle coach Dan Tangnes reportedly called Abbott's behavior embarrassing. Färjestad captain Linus Johansson acknowledged some penalties were correct but expressed frustration over perceived embellishment by Rögle players.
it was influenced by incidents after the first game
The next match is scheduled in Karlstad on Friday, with a potential seventh and deciding match on Sunday. According to SVT Sport expert Jonas Andersson, Rögle's fast transitions were key, and he said it is not impossible for them to complete a historic comeback from 0-3 down in matches.
Abbott's behavior embarrassing
some penalties were correct but expressed frustration over perceived embellishment by Rögle players
Rögle's fast transitions were key, and he said it is not impossible for them to complete a historic comeback from 0-3 down in matches