At the beginning of the second period, the accident

almost

occurred to Färjestad's Per Åslund.

Teammate Gustav Rydahl's skates slipped right past his face in connection with the 2-1 goal.

But he avoided the rail and got to be part of celebrating the second straight quarter-final win.

Began to bleed

One who did not manage to avoid the accident, however, was Adam Ginning.

The FBK defender was hit in the face during the third period.

He left the ice with blood on his face.

The match was dramatic, but Färjestad eventually won 4-3.

They are thus 2-0 in matches against Skellefteå now.

The next match is on Tuesday.

Färjestad can close the match series on Thursday at the earliest.