HV71 won the basic series easily and then easily beat Leksand in the quarterfinals. Tonight the series sovereign could also be ready for the final. HV71 led comfortably with 3-0 at the start of the third period. That after two goals by Danielle Stone and one goal by Kennedy Marchment.

It would still be exciting when Djurgården reduced to both 1-3 and 3-2 by Julia Östlund and Sarah Bujod.

Ready for final

But closer than that never came Djurgården when HV71 held out and won by 3-2. The team is now ready for the SM final after three straight wins in the semi-finals.

- It's strong mentally that we could endure and win even though there was pressure and stress towards the end, says Hanna Olsson to SVT Sport and continues:

- Of course, it is very nice and this is what we have been fighting for. It is one step further towards our final goal.

Later in the evening, the opponent can be ready as Luleå leads with 2-0 in matches against Brynäs in the second semi-final series.