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Swedish sports roundup: playoffs and qualifiers

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  • Mullsjö and Lund achieve floorball milestones
  • IFK Kristianstad faces separate playoff challenges
  • Björklöven returns to SHL after 25 years

In floorball, Mullsjö defeated Linköping IBK in the playoff premiere and now has two wins in two matches in the SM playoffs, according to multiple reports. Lund's team qualified for the SSL for the first time ever, a remarkable achievement coming 15 months after a bus crash. Lillån qualified for the SSL qualifier for the second consecutive year after a 10-4 win against Telge.

IBK Hallsta is clear for division 1 after winning the series, while FBC Engelholm is clear for Allsvenskan after winning division 1. Ingelstad IBK is back in division 1 after a 3-2 win against Hovshaga AIF. FBC Kalmarsund leads its match series 1-0 after an overtime win in Mölnlycke.

Hjulsbro leads the playoff series against Linköping IBK U after a 5-4 overtime win. Storvreta is ready for the SSL playoff against Nykvarn. In handball, OV Helsingborg qualified for the Handbollsligan qualifier.

IFK Kristianstad finished fourth in the Allsvenskan and faces SoIK Hellas in the SM playoff. Separately, in the SM semifinal, they are down 1-2 in matches and need a win away against Alingsås. IK Lågan won the first qualifier match against RP Linköping 32-31.

Alingsås HK is clear for the quarterfinal after the goalkeeper's great performance. HK Malmö won the semifinal. Lif Lindesberg is one match away from Allsvenskan.

Guif women lost the first qualifier match against Eslöv 20-24. In ice hockey, Björklöven is back in SHL after 25 years. Sweden won against Serbia at home in the World Cup qualifier.

VIK's U20 team remains in the highest series next season. Grums survived in Hockeyettan. MHC surprised in division 1 hockey and reached the Allsvenskan qualifier.

Ringerike defeated Gjøvik 3-2 in the decisive fifth match and is promoted to the elite series in ice hockey. In other sports, EVS is clear for the SM final after a comeback against Hylte/Halmstad. Häcken secured a direct spot in the Champions League league phase.

FC Kalmar is clear for its second consecutive SM final after defeating Borås. Hammarby advanced to the cup semifinal. Växjö Vipers advanced to the semifinal.

Örebro secured a playoff spot. BoIS moved away from the qualifier spot with a win in Norrköping. Tindastóll defeated Stjarnan in the decisive match in the men's basketball championship semifinals.

Växjö Padel Club advances to division 1 after a 2-1 qualifier win against Svartå Padel. BK Ore is again champion in Skåne. Oscar Lindberg has been awarded the Stefan Liv Memorial Trophy as playoff MVP.

Arjeplogsrevyn qualifies for Revy-SM in Borås for the second consecutive year.

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