The SHL and the head of referees acknowledged that the overtime goal in the Djurgården vs Malmö match was a mistake and should have been disallowed. According to Hockeysverige, Tomas Kollar described the goal as interference and was furious that it was allowed to stand. The exact nature of the interference has not been specified, but the admission has intensified debate over officiating standards in the league.
In other controversial calls, Gais lost 1-0 to Djurgården in a football match after a goal was disallowed for offside, a decision later deemed incorrect by multiple reports. Färjestad also had a goal disallowed in a decisive quarterfinal because the referee blew the whistle too early. According to Hockeysverige, Färjestad player Axel Bergkvist and expert Petter Rönnqvist criticized the premature whistle, though the exact timing of the whistle remains unclear.
Malmö coach Tomas Kollar was furious about the goal being allowed, claiming it should have been disallowed due to interference.
Södertälje lost to Björklöven 3-2 after overtime in the semifinal, with Södertälje coach Andreas Johansson upset about a penalty for too many players on the ice, which he disputed. According to Hockeysverige, Andreas Johansson described the penalty as questionable. In another match between the same teams, a goal by Axel Ottosson was disallowed because the referee deemed he caused the goalie to lose his stick. According to Hockeysverige, Axel Ottosson criticized the decision, questioning the direction of Swedish hockey.
Malmö won 2-1 against Skellefteå in overtime in the quarterfinal, reducing the series to 3-1. Skellefteå had a goal reviewed for a kicking motion but it was allowed. The exact nature of the kicking motion review has not been detailed.
Södertälje coach Andreas Johansson was upset about a penalty for too many players on the ice, which he disputed.
Luleå won 4-3 against Frölunda in the longest SHL match ever, with Frölunda's Christian Folin making a mistake leading to the goal. The duration of the match has not been confirmed. Örebro secured important points by beating Rögle 3-2 after overtime. According to Hockeysverige, Rögle coach Dan Tangnes admitted his team did not deserve to win, citing lack of presence and effort.
Malmö goalie Oskar Blomgren criticized himself after a 2-3 loss to Skellefteå, calling his performance weak, according to Hockeysverige. In football, Elfsborg received a penalty against Djurgården after Matias Siltanen grabbed Sebastian Holmén on a corner. Djurgården led 1-0 but lost 2-1. According to Fotbollskanalen, TV4 expert Nordin Gerzic considered the penalty clear, while Matias Siltanen believed it was not a penalty. Siltanen spoke with the referee who thought it was a penalty, and according to Fotbollskanalen, Sebastian Holmén told Siltanen it could never be a penalty. A Finnish player in Elfsborg, Altti Hellemaa, told Siltanen it was not a penalty after seeing replays, and Djurgården's coach also said it was not a penalty, according to Fotbollskanalen. Siltanen is disappointed with the result and believes Djurgården should have won. Djurgården plays its next match on Sunday against Hammarby.
Axel Ottosson criticized the disallowed goal, questioning the direction of Swedish hockey.
The week in the SHL was marked by high-scoring games, with seven games featuring at least seven goals. Linus Söderström posted his first shutout of the season, stopping 28 shots. Oskarshamn defeated Frölunda 5-4 in overtime on Thursday, with David Quenneville scoring the overtime winner with a slap shot less than a minute remaining in 3-on-3. The game between HV71 and Oskarshamn on Saturday included a six-goal second period, with both teams scoring three goals. Malmö Redhawks defeated Brynäs 8-4 on Sunday, scoring four goals in the third period. A total of 111 goals were scored over 18 games in the week.
Oscar Möller was named MVP of the week for the second consecutive week. He posted two goals and three assists in Skellefteå's victories against Färjestad on Tuesday and Thursday, and had an assist against Örebro in a 3-2 shootout loss. Möller is tied atop the points leaderboard and tied for the league lead in goals with four. Malmö Redhawks signed goalkeeper Daniel Marmenlind to a new contract. Marmenlind appeared in 31 games last season, posting a 2.41 GAA and a .905 SV%.
Rögle coach Dan Tangnes admitted his team did not deserve to win, citing lack of presence and effort.
Örebro earned five points from two games in Skåne, including the overtime win against Rögle. Rögle took the lead after goals by Felix Nilsson and Josh Dickinson, but Glenn Gustafsson scored the tying goal with about six minutes left in regulation. Örebro is two points ahead of HV71, which is below the relegation line, making their road success crucial in the relegation battle.
Malmö goalie Oskar Blomgren criticized himself after a 2-3 loss to Skellefteå, calling his performance weak.
TV4 expert Nordin Gerzic considered the penalty clear.
Matias Siltanen believes it was not a penalty.
Siltanen spoke with the referee who thought it was a penalty.
Siltanen is disappointed with the result and believes Djurgården should have won.