Växjö won the deciding seventh quarter-final match against Luleå.
An ejection in the second half proved fatal for the visitors on Tuesday night.
-The stupid expulsion of the Sheinemin, says expert Staffan Kronwall at C. Moore.
Lulea had a chance to chase down a 2-1 goal against Växjö when Lukas Bengson was sent off early in the second half.
There was also a huge stand in front of goal, but Julius Honka’s shot was saved by Emil Larme into Växjö’s box. SHL qualifier Brendan Shenemin then did not want to accept that the puck was blocked and caned Larmi.
fired for cutting
Thus, Lulia’s numerical superiority ended.
Brendan Sheenemin was sent off for slashing at the goalkeeper and the powerplay became Luleå’s boxplay after a four-on-four moment.
Växjö took advantage of this, clinching the match.
Kali Kosella was responsible for a few delicious moves before providing Robert Rosen with an open goal.
– The stupid expulsion from Schineemen, noted expert Staffan Kronwall V.C. More after Växjö’s 2-1 goal.
Resistance is not clear
Robert Rosen’s goal was the deciding game and Växjö won the match and series of matches.
In the semi-finals, Växjö meets the lowest ranked team that advances. If Frölunda advances, Växjö will face Gothenburg, but if Färjestad knocks out Frölunda, the semi-final match will be against either Timrå or Urebro for the Lakers.