With two loud fan sections and, for the first time of the playoffs, The Swedish Anthem, everything was set for a spectacular start. The Skellefteå fans' tifo was a black and yellow Super Mario that pushed down a red Frölunda dragon. Absolutely brilliant! Let's see if the Frölunda fans can match it tomorrow in Gothenburg.
Frölunda took charge early on, and drew first blood after a good forecheck and pass from Joel Lundqvist behind the net. After a good shot from Andrew Calof, Niclas Burström got the rebound on the net from close to the post, and this drew some commotion.