Södertälje Dominates AIK 6-2 in Hovet Rivalry Clash

Södertälje SK (SSK) secured a convincing 6-2 victory over AIK in a heated hockey match at Hovet, marking a significant turnaround after SSK's recent two-game losing streak. The match was delayed by over 20 minutes due to pyrotechnics set off in the away section, causing security interventions. Despite the delay, SSK emerged energized, with William Wiå opening the scoring just 1 minute and 44 seconds into the game. AIK briefly equalized through Ludwig Blomstrand, but SSK quickly regained the lead with Carter Ashton scoring shortly after.

In the second period, SSK pulled away with key goals from Adam Hasselvall—who scored his first HockeyAllsvenskan goal—and Niklas Arell. Hasselvall highlighted their dominance saying, "We run over them in this period." The team sealed their win with a final goal from Filip Engarås. Meanwhile, defenseman Daniel Norbe tied the all-time points record for defensemen in HockeyAllsvenskan with 249 points.

AIK struggled throughout the game, with players and experts criticizing their performance. Captain Oscar Nord acknowledged the disruption caused by the delay, while Blomstrand attributed the sluggish play to post-holiday lethargy, stating, "The Christmas ham should be gone by now." Expert Fredrik Söderström questioned AIK’s lack of presence from league top scorer Scott Pooley, intensifying concerns over their form.

SSK's dominant display not only boosted their position in the league but also sent a strong message in this rivalry, outperforming an underwhelming AIK squad at their home ground.