Luleå looked to be heading for a convincing victory.
6-2 led the guests in the second period.
By then, Viivi Vainikka had scored three goals, all three in powerplay.
- I have played this position before and I am good in it.
It's easy for me to play there, I put the pucks in there, Vainikka said about his three goals in C More's broadcast.
But HV71 got up and created nerve in the match.
The 5-6 goal came in the middle of the third period.
Hanna Olsson, who offensively impressed throughout the match, then scored her first goal since the comeback after the injury.
The star missed the entire last season due to a cruciate ligament injury but is now back in action.
But HV71 did not come any closer than that despite the fact that they pressed on during the last period.
Luleå managed to hold off and won 6-5.