Skellefteå won the first Swedish Hockey League (SHL) quarterfinal match against Malmö with a score of 4-1. According to reports, Oscar Lindberg, the SHL's points leader, was a key player in Skellefteå's victory. Malmö's Lauri Pajuniemi scored a goal and was reportedly a persistent presence on the ice, but it was not enough to overcome Skellefteå.
The match is part of a best-of-seven series, with Skellefteå now leading 1-0 in games.