Skellefteå AIK defeated Malmö Redhawks 4-0 in the fifth quarterfinal match in Skellefteå, Sweden, advancing to the semifinals of the SM playoffs. The series ended 4-1 in matches. Skellefteå took an early lead with goals from Victor Stjernborg and Oliver Okuliar within the first six minutes, and later added power-play and empty-net goals.
According to reports, Skellefteå dominated the game, and Malmö's season is now over. Skellefteå will start the semifinal at home on Tuesday, though their opponent is currently unclear.