I had the expectation that it would be a more intense match than it was. But a visit to Luleå, which closed down, said the Club coach Robert Ohlsson and threw a glance towards Luleåkollegan Thomas Berglund.
the island of Djurgården tried to put pressure from the start, but went on a punch to the face after 6.48. Luleå turned in the middle zone, and came in a blazing counter-attacking, two against one. Einar Emanuelsson eased the puck past the lone Djurgårdsbacken to Isac Lundeström, who took the extra stride and was able to bump the puck past a matchless Adam Reideborn in Djurgårdsmålet.
It was Lundeströms first goal since he returned to Luleå.
The first period was intense. Djurgården had the most chances, won the shots with 11-2, but concluded deals were announced, missing the surprising torque and came straight from the front. A defensively strong Luleå played wisely and waited for the First mistake.
continued Djurgården to press, but had problems to get in on the action. Luleå defended superbly, even in the penalty kill.
at the same time, there was more to be desired offensively from the Luleå site. It looked anxiously out when the man came into the anfallszon.
And it was målsnålt was no surprise, it is usually when these teams meet.
formstarke goalie Joel Lassinantti. He has had only released one goal per match in the last seven before this meeting. And in February, he has 97 in save percentage, allowing him to SHL’s right now the best goalkeeper.
the Second period was goalless, which meant that the island of Djurgården, after the 0-2 against Växjö in senchen, now had five straight periods without scoring a goal.
Before the slutperioden was the question of Lassinantti would maintain a clean sheet. A late expulsion in the second period on Luleåbacken Daniel Sondell meant that Djurgården could start the third period on the powerplay. But it was fruitless.
went to the Club Dennis Svensson out for tripping. And now, Luleå heavy for a second goal, created chances, but Adam Reideborn stood in the way. A conclusion he nodded away.
the island of Djurgården put a slutforcering, dared more when the man came into the anfallszon, more players came in on the targets and pushed back the catalog. And finally came the acknowledgement, with 8.33 left to play.
Niclas Bergfors took the shot, Lassinantti released enter like Dick Axelsson picked up, rounded the goal and entered into the puck.
to the antenna. Luleå came in a heavy boost for a winner. And with 2.25 left, to the payment of dividends. Hill Oscar Engsund sent the puck on goal from the blue line, the return fell down in front of the Einar Emanuelsson, which could easily poke the puck past the Reideborn.
in Order to reach a reset picked Djurgården out Reideborn. But a pucktapp in the middle zone meant that Johan Harju could send 3-1 in the open goal.
Luleå has won eight straight matches, in addition, it is the ninth straight bortasegern, the latter is the owner.
the Victory means that the Luleå tops a somewhat limping table, but can be passed by Färjestad who meets Mora away Friday night in the round of hängmatch.
For Djurgården means the loss to fall to fifth place. And now it is required that you get off on the game in the final six rounds to become one of the six teams going directly to the playoffs. The trio HV, Skellefteå and Malmö are only four points behind, and Rögle has five points to download.
For Djurgården waiting closest to the HV gone, Skellefteå at home and When away. Three nyckelmatcher where Djurgården must also start to produce ahead, to not end up on the wrong side of the line.