Rögle won the CHL last month, and then also took home the SHL's basic series.
But after 1-4 against Oskarshamn the day before yesterday, they were 2–3 in matches during the quarter-final series, and were thus forced to win today's match in Småland.
so that the dream of a Swedish Championship gold would not end right now.
Started at a furious pace
And they succeeded.
The team went out at a furious pace, and was completely superior in the first period, where after just over 13 minutes they managed to take the lead through a shot by Daniel Zaar who was guided past Tim Juel in Oskarshamn's goal.
In the second period, however, Oskarshamn played up, and managed to score both and two goals - which meant that Rögle was suddenly really bad out.
"Creates good locations"
But the visitors managed to gather, and after a second goal by Daniel Zaar, and then a powerplay goal by Adam Tambellini, the team was back in the lead before the final period.
- We create good situations and for the dividend, which is nice.
So now we have got a good position for the last period, stated team captain Mattias Sjögren in C More.
Last goal in open box
And they managed to manage that situation.
Already after just over three minutes of play of the final period, Valtteri Kemiläinen shot a shot that via goalkeeper Tim Juel went straight at Dennis Everberg and into goal.
When Ludvig Larsson then, with only 26 seconds left to play, put 5-2 in the open box, it was quite clear: It will be a seventh and decisive match in Ängelholm on Tuesday.
- We are strong and shut it down, says Daniel Zaar, who accounted for one goal and two assists.