SDHL's basic series is approaching its dissolution.
Before today's round, Brynäs is second in the table with 77 points, 17 points (!) Before the third and last year's final team HV71 with 60 points.
Brynäs has plus statistics on HV71 before today's match, with two victories against one in the previous three matches between the teams this season.
It will also be a showdown between two teams that will learn to stay ahead when the playoffs start later this spring.
And who may also meet in a semifinal.
- There are two teams that are very similar to each other.
Both have high-quality first formations.
Brynäs with, among others, Lara Stalder and HV71 with Kennedy Marchment.
But to threaten Luleå in a final, the other formations must also step forward and deliver, says Härenstam.
"Europe's best players in the offensive zone"
Stalder and Marchment are also at the top of the points league (70 and 63 points respectively), and play a small match in the match.
- When Stalder is in the mood, she scores goals in every match.
I would like to say that she is Europe's best player in the offensive zone.
She is awkward, difficult to read and worth seeing.
Marchment is a bit sluggish on the skates, but good around the box and very game-intelligent.
A smart and cunning player, says Chris Härenstam.
Härenstam believes in a worthwhile match in Gävle, which is broadcast live on SVT, starting on SVT2 / Play at 15.00.
- I hope they invite and expect a good match.
I hope that the stars step forward, and that several other players step up, for example some of the young Swedish abilities.
You see the match in the player above.