Djurgården won the first eighth-final against Malmö 3-2 after overtime, with Anton Frondell scoring the winning goal on a powerplay. Malmö coach Tomas Kollar was furious about the goal being allowed, claiming David Blomgren was in the crease and interfering with the goalie. The goal was reviewed by video and the referees allowed it, citing that the Djurgården player was in motion. However, the SHL and the head of referees admitted the goal should not have counted, calling it a mistake. This contradiction between the on-ice decision and the league's retrospective admission has undermined confidence in officiating.
Other controversial officiating decisions in hockey have also drawn criticism. Färjestad had a goal disallowed because the referee blew the whistle prematurely before the puck crossed the line. Färjestad player Axel Bergkvist and expert Petter Rönnqvist criticized the premature whistle, calling it a clear mistake. Södertälje lost 3-2 in overtime to Björklöven in the semifinal, and coach Andreas Johansson was upset about a penalty for too many men on the ice, which he considered incorrect. Björklöven leads the semifinal series 2-0. In another Björklöven vs SSK game, a goal by Axel Ottosson was disallowed because the referee judged that he caused the SSK goalie to lose his stick. Ottosson criticized the disallowed goal, questioning the direction of Swedish hockey. Skellefteå's goal was reviewed for a kicking motion but was allowed because it was not a distinct kicking motion.
Frölunda's Christian Folin admitted his mistake on the blueline led to the winning goal and said he felt he had let the team down.
Hockey playoff results and reactions have been intense. Luleå won 4-3 in overtime against Frölunda, taking a 3-1 series lead. Frölunda's Christian Folin admitted his mistake on the blueline led to the winning goal and said he felt he had let the team down. Örebro secured important points by beating Rögle 3-2 in overtime. Rögle coach Dan Tangnes said his team lacked presence and humility, and that the loss was deserved. Malmö goalie Oskar Blomgren criticized himself after a 2-3 loss to Skellefteå, calling his performance weak. Skellefteå leads the quarterfinal series 2-0 after the win. David Quenneville scored the overtime winner for Örebro with a slap shot. Rögle had taken the lead after goals by Felix Nilsson and Josh Dickinson. Glenn Gustafsson tied the game with about six minutes remaining, sending it to overtime. Örebro earned five points from two matches in Skåne and is two points ahead of HV71, which is below the relegation line.
In Allsvenskan football, Gais lost 0-1 to Djurgården in the premiere. Gais had a goal disallowed for offside, but replays showed Samuel Salter was onside, according to Simon Thern and expert Jens Fjällström.
Fotbollskanalen's columnist Olof Lundh described the gesture as 'some kind of sign language that is perhaps not recommended'.
Elfsborg won 2-1 against Djurgården after a comeback. Djurgården led 1-0 at halftime. Elfsborg equalized on a penalty awarded for a foul by Matias Siltanen on Sebastian Holmén. TV4 expert Nordin Gerzic said the penalty was clear. However, Matias Siltanen believes the penalty was not a foul. According to Fotbollskanalen, Siltanen described that the player he fouled (Holmén) said it could never be a penalty. Siltanen also said a Finnish player in Elfsborg (likely Altti Hellemaa) watched replays and said it was not a penalty. According to Fotbollskanalen, Siltanen described that Djurgården's coach also said it was not a penalty. Siltanen said the referee told him it was a penalty and 'hundred out of hundred'. Siltanen is disappointed with the loss and feels Djurgården should have won. Djurgården's next match is a derby against Hammarby on Sunday.
Sirius defeated Malmö FF 3-2. Henrik Rönnlöf Castegren made an obscene gesture after the win. TV4 expert John Guidetti said the gesture was wrong and emotional. According to Fotbollskanalen, columnist Olof Lundh described the gesture as 'some kind of sign language that is perhaps not recommended'. Sirius has won all their Allsvenskan matches so far.
A high-scoring week in hockey saw seven games with at least seven goals or more. Linus Söderström posted his first shutout of the season, turning away all 28 shots. David Quenneville scored the overtime winning goal for Oskarshamn with less than a minute remaining in 3-on-3 action. The game between HV71 and Oskarshamn on Saturday included a six-goal second period, with both teams scoring three each. Malmö Redhawks defeated Brynäs with a four-goal third period, winning the game. 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 finished the week with a single assist against Örebro in a 3-2 shootout loss.
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%. In four games played so far this year, he is 3-1.