Växjö Lakers HC edged Malmö Redhawks 2-1 in regulation in a Club Friendly, leaning on a decisive second-period breakthrough and holding off a late push. The home side controlled the game's tempo after a scoreless opening frame.
The first period produced no goals, with both teams testing each other without conversion. Växjö broke through in the second period to take a 1-0 lead, then traded goals with Malmö in the third to close out a 2-1 victory.
The one-goal margin underscored a tightly contested matchup, with the difference coming from a single second-period strike. Växjö's ability to protect the lead in the third proved the standout factor in a low-scoring affair.