HV71's Remarkable Comeback and Frölunda's Winning Streak End Mark Major SHL Shifts

In a dramatic SHL encounter, HV71 overturned a daunting 0-4 deficit to defeat Luleå 6-5 in overtime, marking one of the season's most memorable comebacks. Luleå initially took control with Pontus Andreasson's goal at 14:46 of the first period, stretching the lead to 4-0 before HV71's Jonathan Ang reduced the gap late in the period. HV71's resilience shone through as Hugo Fransson scored twice—including the winning overtime goal—and Justin Kloos contributed a critical third-period score. Despite Luleå's temporary 5-3 lead, HV71's pull of their goalie facilitated two late equalizers, forcing extra time. Luleå's coach Thomas Berglund expressed disappointment, emphasizing the need to maintain focus.

Elsewhere in the SHL, Frölunda's impressive 12-game winning streak came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of tenth-place Linköping. Goals by Christoffer Ehn and Jakub Vrana in the first period secured the victory, while Frölunda's Tom Nilsson managed a brief equalizer. Frölunda's Niklas Lasu highlighted the need for more offensive disruption for future success. This loss marks a significant shift, especially as Linköping had lost their previous eight encounters against Frölunda.

Additionally, Skellefteå's Oscar Lindberg broke a five-game goalless stretch by scoring in a tight 4-3 win against bottom-ranked Leksand, who have now suffered 19 losses this season. Lindberg continues to lead the SHL scoring with 45 points, maintaining his status as a key player this season. These latest results underscore evolving competitive dynamics as the SHL season progresses.