Frölunda Secures Eighth Consecutive SHL Victory with 3-1 Win over Brynäs

Frölunda continued their remarkable run in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) by clinching their eighth straight win, defeating Brynäs 3-1 in a commanding performance on December 20, 2025. The victory reinforces Frölunda's position as the league leader, showcasing their sustained dominance this season.

The match began with Brynäs celebrating Linus Ölund's 500th game, providing a moment of recognition for their veteran player. However, Frölunda quickly established control. Linus Högberg opened the scoring, followed closely by a goal from Jere Innala to build a 2-0 lead early in the game. Brynäs' Jakob Silfverberg narrowed the deficit during a power play, but despite multiple power play opportunities in the second period, Brynäs could not capitalize.

Nicklas Lasu secured the victory for Frölunda with a late empty-net goal, closing out the 3-1 win. Goaltender Tobias Normann was critical in the third period, making key saves as Brynäs applied pressure. Brynäs' goalie Erik Källgren marked his return from hip surgery since May but was unable to help his team stop the losing streak.

Ahead of the match, Brynäs extended contracts for key players Anton Rödin, who has contributed 17 points over the last 14 games, and defenseman Johannes Kinnvall, recognized as one of the SHL's top defenders. Both signed multi-year deals, reflecting their importance to the team.

Post-match, Frölunda veteran Christian Folin voiced his concerns about a trend in Swedish hockey, criticizing players who "act" to draw penalties. He remarked, “It must go away, hockey cannot be like this in Sweden. It’s embarrassing,” although he did not attribute this behavior to specific incidents during the match.

Frölunda's eighth consecutive victory underscores their formidable form and sets a high benchmark as the SHL season progresses.