Oliver Okuliar of Skellefteå AIK was injured in a collision with teammate Jonathan Johnson during a game against Linköping in Skellefteå, Sweden. The incident occurred near the end of the second period, and Okuliar left the ice in pain, not returning for the third period. According to team doctor Karin Granberg, Okuliar is reportedly doing well under the circumstances, and there is reportedly no danger for the playoffs.
Skellefteå AIK was leading the match 4–0 at the time of the incident, and a win would secure their victory in the regular season. The team is scheduled to play their first quarterfinal at home.
Okuliar is reportedly doing well under the circumstances, and there is reportedly no danger for the playoffs.