Nybro Vikings defeat Vimmerby HC 7–6 in preseason shootout

Nybro Vikings defeated Vimmerby HC 7–6 in a high-scoring preseason matchup at Liljas Arena. The game was decided during a lengthy penalty shootout, where Oscar Nordin scored the winning goal against Vimmerby goalkeeper Isak Sörqvist.

Vimmerby HC held a 3–1 lead during the second period, but a penalty shot awarded to Oskar Lindgren allowed Nybro to begin a comeback. Nybro capitalized on powerplay opportunities to take the lead, though Vimmerby responded to tie the game at 6–6 with less than four minutes remaining in regulation. After a scoreless overtime period, the shootout determined the final result.