After its tough season in the bottom swamp of the table, Linköping seems to have picked up speed properly.

As the injured players began to return, the team had lined up three straight wins ahead of Thursday's home game against league leader Rögle.

Thanks to the three full points, Östgötland left the last place and has climbed up as eleven - which also contributed to the chance of the Swedish Championship play-offs increased.

But first and foremost, it is important to secure a new contract without being forced to qualify and the LHC stole an important lead in the first period after a control by Jaakko Rissanen in powerplay.

- Three wins in a row have not occurred earlier this season, we have clearly received an energy boost and a strengthened self-confidence.

We play tight in the middle and come with good speed into the attack zone, said defender Mattias Bäckman in C More.

Ice release in others

In the second period, it really loosened up for Linköping - who scored no less than three goals against one of the biggest favorites for the Swedish Championship gold.

Broc Little lifted in 2-0, Taylor Morley ruled in 3-0, before Rissanen became a two-goal shooter after a delicious backhand in the open box.

At the same time, goalkeeper David Rautio was responsible for several sharp parades - especially on Brady Ferguson's free shooting position.

Before the break, Ferguson then took revenge by reducing to 1-4.

"Cool lately"

- It has not been an easy season.

But we've had fun lately, played well and got the results.

Today we are very efficient and have been a bit lucky with the chances we got, Rissanen said in C More.

- We do not really hit the passes on the leaves.

It feels like we are not really there either, sighed Rögle's team captain Mattias Sjögren.

The guests reduced further at the beginning of the third period through SHL's shooter king Simon Ryfors - but Jarno Kärki decided the meeting by immediately after netting to 5-2.

- We act collectively and compact defensively, at the same time as we have a cruel offensive and are effective, said David Rautio after the win.