Djurgården Triumphs 3-1 Over Brynäs in SHL with Key Player Contributions
Djurgården defeated Brynäs 3-1 in the SHL, fueled by standout performances from Joey LaLeggia, Charles Hudon, and the unexpected addition of Oliver Kylington.
- • Djurgården beat Brynäs 3-1 with goals from LaLeggia and Hudon.
- • Oliver Kylington’s addition surprised the team and boosted the lineup.
- • Magnus Hellberg returned from illness and praised the team’s effort.
- • Brynäs coach criticized his team’s sluggish start and attitude.
Key details
Djurgården secured a 3-1 victory against Brynäs in a recent SHL match, marking an important step in their season after a prior heavy loss. Joey LaLeggia opened scoring at 9:24 in the first period and assisted Charles Hudon’s powerplay goal. Hudon, a recent star signing on a two-year contract, scored twice—including an empty-net goal in the final seconds. This win marked a bounceback after Djurgården’s 3-7 defeat to HV71 and showcased the team’s strong desire for redemption, highlighted by goaltender Magnus Hellberg's return from illness.
Djurgården surprised many by unveiling NHL veteran Oliver Kylington just before the game, a move unknown to players until kickoff. Hellberg praised the team’s puck possession and movement, which contributed to their success and caused Brynäs to take multiple penalties. Brynäs coach Niklas Gällstedt acknowledged Djurgården's superior play but criticized his own side’s slow and passive start, noting they seemed to be "waiting to see how well Djurgården played". This match also maintained Brynäs’ streak of 13 consecutive sell-outs.
Off the ice, Hudon spoke about settling into Stockholm, highlighting the challenges of relocating with his family and the generous support from fans that helped find a home close to the home arena. He and his family have now settled after initially living in a luxury apartment loaned to them.
Djurgården’s recent form shows fluctuating performance in their return to the SHL but this victory signals growing team cohesion and spirit, with key players rising to the occasion.