Story Summary
Joel Lassinantti has been named in the latest SHL team of the week after a sharp turnaround in net for Luleå. The goaltender entered a 6-1 defeat and stopped all three shots he faced, before recording 31 saves in a 2-0 victory and allowing one goal on 22 shots in a 4-1 win.
The selection also recognises Skellefteå defenceman Pontus Johansson, Färjestad defenceman Adam Ollas Mattsson and Björklöven forward Marcus Nilsson. Johansson posted three points in three matches and was on the ice for four goals scored and one conceded. Ollas Mattsson scored a notable goal and was not on the ice for a goal against across roughly 41 minutes in two games.
Nilsson supplied four assists in three matches for Björklöven. The forward, known as “Lilliz”, has continued to produce following the club’s move into the SHL, with his power-play work again a prominent feature.
Key Facts
- Joel Lassinantti stopped all three shots faced after entering Luleå’s 6-1 defeat.
- Lassinantti made 31 saves in a 2-0 Luleå win and stopped 22 shots in a 4-1 victory, conceding once.
- Pontus Johansson recorded three points in three matches for Skellefteå and was on the ice for four goals for and one against.
- Adam Ollas Mattsson scored during Färjestad’s two-game week and was not on the ice for a goal against in approximately 41 minutes.
- Marcus Nilsson produced four assists in three matches for Björklöven.
- Nilsson has previously won the SHL scoring title once, the HockeyAllsvenskan assists title twice and the SHL assists title once.
IHM Discussion
Lassinantti’s inclusion follows a particularly efficient three-game spell. His relief appearance in the 6-1 loss was brief, but the two subsequent starts supplied the heavier evidence: 31 saves in the shutout and 22 saves in the 4-1 victory. That is the kind of sequence that gives a side stability after an uncertain opening spell in goal.
Johansson’s case is built on impact at both ends. Three points in three matches is productive from the blue line, while the four-for, one-against on-ice split underlines the positive balance described in his recent play. Ollas Mattsson’s week was different in style but similarly valuable: a goal, no goals against during his ice time, and a role in a more compact Färjestad approach.
For Björklöven, Nilsson’s four assists again point to his ability to make a difference with the man advantage. His past league-leading production provides context, but the immediate contribution is the four assists delivered across the week’s three games.
Why It Matters
The weekly group brings together different forms of influence: Lassinantti’s saves, Johansson’s two-way output, Ollas Mattsson’s defensive clean sheet while on the ice, and Nilsson’s playmaking. For Luleå in particular, dependable goaltending remains significant after the club’s difficult early returns in that area. Björklöven’s ability to receive production from established skill players is also helping the newcomer stay near the top of the table.
Mini Q&A
Why was Joel Lassinantti selected?
He stopped all three shots in relief during a 6-1 loss, then made 31 saves in a 2-0 win and 22 saves in a 4-1 victory for Luleå.
Which Björklöven player made the weekly selection?
Marcus Nilsson earned the forward spot after registering four assists in three matches.
Coach Mark Comment
The most encouraging detail is not simply Lassinantti’s save total but the progression within the week. A short relief outing was followed by two substantial performances, including a shutout. For a team seeking greater security in goal, that sequence offers a more useful platform than one isolated strong night.
Nilsson’s output also reflects the value of a specialist distributor on the power play. Four assists in three games show that Björklöven have been able to turn possession into direct scoring opportunities.
IHM Final View
Lassinantti is the standout name in a selection shaped by clear, measurable weekly contributions. Johansson and Ollas Mattsson gave their clubs reliable blue-line work in contrasting ways, while Nilsson’s four assists reinforced the quality he can bring to Björklöven’s attack.