Captain Linus Johansson and Joel Kellman Out for Färjestad Amid Crucial SHL Run

Färjestad's hockey team is grappling with significant injury setbacks as captain Linus Johansson faces a six-week absence due to a shoulder injury sustained in their recent home game against Brynäs. Medical officer Mattias Hell confirmed Johansson will likely be sidelined for most of the remaining regular season, which includes just 15 games over seven weeks. Additionally, Joel Kellman suffered a suspected concussion following a heavy collision during the same match, causing him to miss at least this week's crucial fixtures against Luleå and Timrå. Kellman's condition will be reassessed after those games. These injuries have created a shortage of centers, leaving only David Tomasek and Radim Zohorna as the main options, supplemented by Christoffer Jansson and Jack Berglund. Despite these challenges, Färjestad ended their six-game losing streak with an emphatic 7-0 victory over Brynäs under new head coach Cam Abbott. The upcoming matches, beginning with a home game against Luleå, are pivotal for Färjestad's hopes of securing a direct spot in the SM quarter-finals.