Story Summary
Linköping ended Örebro’s bid for a perfect pre-season by beating them 3-2 after a shootout at Behrn Arena. Adam Hofbauer opened the scoring for the visitors, Patrik Karlkvist levelled for Örebro in the first period with a power-play goal and Brendan Shinnimin restored Linköping’s lead before the second period ended. Wojciech Stachowiak pulled Örebro level with about 90 seconds left in the third to send the game to overtime and then to penalties, where Jakub Vrana converted the decisive sixth shootout attempt to give Linköping the win. Örebro still finished the pre-season having won six of seven matches and were unbeaten in regulation time.
Key Facts
- Final score: Örebro – Linköping 2-3 SO (1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 0-0, 0-1).
- Örebro goal scorers: Patrik Karlkvist, Wojciech Stachowiak.
- Linköping goal scorers: Adam Hofbauer, Brendan Shinnimin; Jakub Vrana scored the deciding shootout penalty.
- Adam Hofbauer opened the scoring for Linköping with a rebound for 0-1.
- Patrik Karlkvist equalised for Örebro on the power play in the first period.
- Brendan Shinnimin put Linköping back in front in the second period.
- Wojciech Stachowiak tied the game for Örebro with about 1½ minutes remaining in the third after Örebro had pulled their goaltender.
- No goals were scored in overtime despite an Örebro power play, and the match was decided by a shootout.
- Jakub Vrana scored the decisive shootout goal in the sixth round after Patrik Karlkvist hit the post in that same round.
- An Örebro prospect left the game in the first period with a suspected upper-body injury.
- Örebro won six of seven pre-season matches and were undefeated after ordinary time; Linköping won four of their seven pre-season matches and gained revenge after Örebro had beaten them the previous week.
IHM Discussion
Linköping’s shootout victory is a reminder that pre-season form can be revealing without being definitive. Örebro arrived at Behrn Arena with six successive wins and a chance to complete a perfect run; they leave with an encouraging pre-season but without the flawless record. The match contained several familiar themes: Linköping struck first through a rebound finish, Örebro relied on Patrik Karlkvist’s power-play instincts, and Stachowiak’s late equaliser forced overtime. The shootout underscored the fine margins under pressure before Vrana secured the win for Linköping.
Why It Matters
The result matters because it ends Örebro’s pre-season winning streak while confirming that the team can recover from early setbacks and still force tight games late on. For Linköping, the win is a morale booster ahead of the league opener: they improved to four wins in seven pre-season fixtures and answered last week’s defeat to Örebro. The match also raises a short-term concern for Örebro after a prospect exited with a suspected upper-body injury.
Mini Q&A
What was the final score and period breakdown?
Örebro – Linköping 2-3 SO with period breakdown (1-1, 0-1, 1-0, 0-0, 0-1).
Who scored for Örebro?
Patrik Karlkvist and Wojciech Stachowiak scored for Örebro.
Who scored the decisive shootout goal?
Jakub Vrana scored the deciding shootout goal for Linköping in the sixth round.
Did Örebro complete a perfect pre-season?
No. Örebro’s potential perfect run was ended by this defeat; they still won six of seven pre-season matches and were unbeaten after ordinary time.
Were there any injuries reported?
An Örebro prospect left the match in the first period with a suspected upper-body injury.
Coach Mark Comment
Late-game situations and shootouts expose small margins. Örebro’s extra-attacker push produced an equaliser to force overtime, while the shootout ultimately decided the result. pre-season games still give teams useful opportunities to test their late-game execution and special-teams discipline.
What Comes Next
Both clubs will now turn their focus to the start of the SHL season. This was Örebro’s final pre-season game.
IHM Final View
A narrow shootout defeat does not diminish Örebro’s encouraging pre-season, while Linköping leave with a response to last week’s loss to Örebro. The match highlighted special-teams impact, late-game resilience and the fine margins that can separate teams as the SHL season approaches.