Malmö Redhawks Clinch Last-Second Victory Over Timrå with Tactical Powerplay Goal

Malmö Redhawks secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Timrå on January 27, 2026, with a decisive goal scored by Carl Persson in the final 25 seconds during a powerplay. The match began with Timrå's Didrik Strömberg putting his team ahead at 7 minutes and 48 seconds, but Malmö quickly responded to lead 2-1 by the end of the first period, thanks to goals from Robin Salo and Topi Niemelä. Timrå leveled the match at 2-2 through Emil Pettersson in the second period.

The game's pivotal moment came late when Timrå's Per Svensson was penalized for tripping Linus Öberg, granting Malmö a crucial powerplay opportunity. Malmö's powerplay coach Jens Nielsen earned praise for his strategic timeout during this break, urging patience and composure to exploit Timrå's fatigue. This tactical move paid off as Carl Persson, assisted by Janne Kuokkanen, scored the winning goal with just seven seconds left in the powerplay. This goal secured Malmö's third consecutive win, bolstering their ambition for a top six finish in the league.

Per Svensson expressed frustration post-match, lamenting the timing of his penalty, calling it "one of the worst feelings" to be in the penalty box when the game is on the line. Meanwhile, Persson reflected positively on the team's performance and their positioning for the playoffs.