Luleå had eight victories in the last ten when it hosted Skellefteå at home - and they also started best in tonight's match.
Skellefteå had to rely on their defense and goalkeeper during the first period and managed despite a shot statistic of 2-10 to keep 0-0.
But his sacrifices were required, as when Rickard Hugg covered shots with his head and had to leave the bench to be re-plastered.
The text is updated.