Djurgården's Youth Stars Propel Comeback Victory Against Färjestad

Djurgården secured a significant 3-1 comeback victory over Färjestad on January 10, 2026, marking their first three-point win since November. The victorious match was highlighted by the return of Djurgården's youth players from North America, fresh off a gold medal triumph. Victor Eklund and Anton Frondell led the charge alongside standout performances by 17-year-old Viggo Björck, who previously excelled in the World Junior Championship.

Veteran center Marcus Krüger scored the opening goal early in the first period with an assist from Eklund. As the game progressed, Frondell netted the crucial second goal six minutes before the final buzzer, again assisted by Eklund. To seal the win, David Blomgren scored an empty-net goal in the closing moments, ensuring a firm lead despite a late attempt by Färjestad to equalize.

The victory came amid turmoil for Färjestad, who recently fired head coach Jörgen Jönsson and appointed Christer Olsson. Despite the coaching change, Färjestad suffered their fifth consecutive loss, placing them eighth in the league. Team captain Linus Johansson acknowledged the shared responsibility for the team's struggles but expressed disappointment over the recent changes.

Anton Frondell stressed the importance of the hard-fought win, while Eklund expressed joy at playing once again in Sweden after the team's international success. This win offers a morale boost for Djurgården as the season progresses, contrasting sharply with Färjestad's ongoing difficulties under new leadership.