Karlskoga started best in front of the home crowd in the Nobel Hall.

After two minutes, Gustaf Franzén put the first and the second also came in the middle of the first period, Henrik Björklund goal scorer.

The Smålanders equalized at the end of the first period, however, Karlskoga won the shots in the first with a clear 18-6.

In the second period, HV's Taylor Matson first equalized before Tyler Kellher made it 3-2 in powerplay.

- I think we neglect this a little, says Karlskoga's coach Karl Helmersson in C More.

Despite the victory - saw the effort

That lead never released HV and also increased twice.

The match ended 5-3 to Hv71, after Karlskoga reduced with an empty goal cage.

Now the Smålanders have 3-0 in matches.

- It's a far too bad match for us, starts really badly when we bid on two goals, but strongly that we pick it up, says HV71's Simon Önerud in C More.