HV71 was ahead of the home meeting with Färjestad in a qualifying spot - after ten straight matches without three points.

The guests Färjestad were also waiting for a trend break.

FBK had six straight games without a three-pointer.

HV kicked off the second period

The first period was goalless, but in the beginning of the second it would explode immediately.

It took 44 seconds and the home team had taken the lead via Alexander Bergström.

And it would not be long before the extension came - Jesper Kokkonen would after exactly 47 seconds later increase to 2-0.

Broke negative trend

The match ended 4-2 to HV71.

This means that the Jönköping team, after ten straight games without any three points, broke the negative trend.

For Färjestad, on the other hand, the hunt for three points continues.

The text is updated.