Filip Sandberg gave HV71 the lead on 14.06 in the match against Växjö.
Växjö's Ilari Melart responded to the setback goal by giving Sandberg a powerful blow straight in the face.
The action resulted in a match penalty for Melart.
- It's unfortunate.
The hand goes up in the face and it looks like it's getting pretty bad, says Växjö's coach Sam Hallam in C More.
Sandberg did well, however, and was able to continue playing.
- It is quiet.
I got a little sore in the shoulder, it must have hit some nerve, he says.
The match is in progress.