Story Summary
Magnus Hellberg, Theodor Lennström, Magnus Nygren, Max Véronneau, Oscar Lindberg and Luboš Horký have been selected in the latest SHL Team of the Week. Djurgården goaltender Hellberg and Skellefteå forward Lindberg are both included for the second time this season, while Lindberg becomes the first forward to achieve that distinction during the autumn.
The selection reflects a week in which decisive individual contributions came across the league. Hellberg produced two demanding performances for Djurgården, Lindberg delivered six points for Skellefteå, and Véronneau, Nygren and Horký each supplied offence in important victories for their clubs.
Key Facts
- Djurgården goaltender Magnus Hellberg made 40 saves in a defeat to Skellefteå before stopping 35 of 37 shots in Djurgården’s upset win over Luleå.
- Linköping defenceman Theodor Lennström scored in the win over HV71 and was named the best player on the ice.
- Theodor Lennström also helped Linköping beat Örebro and played close to 25 minutes in that game.
- Färjestad defenceman Magnus Nygren recorded one goal and four assists across two games during the week.
- Örebro forward Max Véronneau scored twice in the win over Brynäs and added a goal in the defeat to Linköping for three goals and one assist in two games.
- Skellefteå forward Oscar Lindberg registered six points in two games, including four points against Björklöven while playing alongside Rickard Hugg and Mikkel Aagaard.
- Rögle forward Luboš Horký posted one goal and one assist in the win over Brynäs and also scored against Frölunda.
- Luboš Horký has seven goals this season and is among the leading scorers in the SHL.
IHM Discussion
Hellberg’s second appearance gives Djurgården a familiar presence at the centre of the selection. His week demanded both volume and efficiency: 40 saves against Skellefteå followed by 35 saves on 37 shots in the win over Luleå. The latter result stands out as a significant one for Djurgården, and Hellberg’s contribution was central to it.
At Skellefteå, Lindberg answered recent criticism with an emphatic two-game return. His six points underline the scale of his influence, while his four-point outing against Björklöven came as his line with Hugg and Aagaard dominated the match. The selection also recognises a significant early-season marker, with Lindberg the first SHL forward to make the weekly side twice this autumn.
Nygren’s five-point week was a reminder of the 36-year-old’s attacking quality from the blue line. Lennström, meanwhile, combined a goal and a leading performance against HV71 with heavy usage against Örebro. Their respective contributions show two different forms of defensive value: Nygren’s production and Lennström’s capacity to handle a substantial workload in important games.
Why It Matters
The weekly side captures players who shaped results rather than simply accumulated isolated statistics. Hellberg’s goaltending helped Djurgården take a notable win over Luleå, while Véronneau drove Örebro’s victory over Brynäs with two goals. Nygren, Lindberg and Horký each produced at a rate that gave their teams a clear offensive advantage during the week.
For Linköping, Lennström’s return to prominence has been immediately useful. His performance against HV71 came in a tense win, and his near-25-minute workload against Örebro indicates how much responsibility he carried across the two fixtures. Those are the details that make the selection more than a list of scorers.
Mini Q&A
Who is the first forward selected twice for the SHL Team of the Week this autumn?
Oscar Lindberg is the first forward to be selected twice this autumn after recording six points in two games for Skellefteå.
How did Magnus Hellberg perform during the week?
Magnus Hellberg made 40 saves against Skellefteå and then stopped 35 of 37 shots in Djurgården’s win over Luleå.
Which defenceman had five points in two games?
Magnus Nygren had one goal and four assists in two games for Färjestad.
Coach Mark Comment
Magnus Nygren’s five points are eye-catching, but the spread matters too: one goal and four assists across two games. That is a defenceman influencing offence in more than one way, rather than relying on a single finish or one favourable sequence.
At 36, Nygren has already had to earn his place back with Färjestad. A week like this gives the club tangible production from a player whose attacking instincts remain very much present.
IHM Final View
This Team of the Week is led by two repeat selections in Hellberg and Lindberg, but it has depth throughout. Hellberg’s saves, Lindberg’s six points, Nygren’s five-point burst and Véronneau’s timely goals all supplied clear cases. Horký’s continued scoring and Lennström’s demanding minutes complete a group whose influence was felt in both individual performance and team results.