HV71 Faces Relegation Battle: A Seem at the SHL Standings and Remaining Schedule

The Swedish Hockey League (SHL) is heating up as HV71 finds itself in a desperate fight to avoid relegation. With just four rounds remaining in the regular season, the team is battling alongside Leksand for the final spots above the relegation line. This article provides an update on the current standings, HV71’s recent performance, and their remaining schedule.

Current SHL Standings

As of March 5, 2026, the SHL standings are tightly contested. Here’s a snapshot of the teams involved in the relegation battle and those vying for playoff positions:

• HV71: 54 points
• Leksand: 53 points
• Örebro: 58 points
• Linköping: 60 points
• Timrå: 63 points
• Djurgården: 64 points

Recent Performance

HV71 recently faced Linköping, a game they ultimately lost 4-3 after a back-and-forth contest. Despite goals from Jonathan Ang, Hugo Pettersson, and Axel Rindell, HV71 couldn’t secure the win. Meanwhile, Örebro defeated Djurgården, and Leksand earned a victory against Luleå, further intensifying the pressure on HV71.

Head-to-Head Record: HV71 vs. Linköping

Historically, Linköping has had the upper hand in matchups against HV71. According to AiScore, in 131 total matches, Linköping has won 69 times compared to HV71’s 56 wins. Recent results demonstrate a mixed bag:

• January 23, 2026: HV71 defeated Linköping 5-4.
• October 29, 2025: Linköping defeated HV71 2-3.
• October 4, 2025: Linköping defeated HV71 4-1.

Remaining Schedule

HV71 faces a challenging schedule in the final four rounds of the regular season:

• Away against Leksand
• Away against Färjestad
• Home against Växjö
• Away against Brynäs

HV71’s Recent Form

In their last five matches, HV71 has shown inconsistent form:

• February 28, 2026: Won against Timrå IK 1-2
• February 27, 2026: Lost to Djurgarden Hockey 4-0
• February 21, 2026: Lost to Frolunda HC 1-5
• February 20, 2026: Won against Rogle BK 3-4
• February 7, 2026: Lost to Malmo Redhawks 3-2

The Relegation Threat

The stakes are high for HV71 and Leksand, as the bottom two teams face direct relegation. The team’s performance in the remaining games will be crucial to their survival in the SHL. Every point counts as they strive to climb above Örebro and Linköping and secure a safer position in the league standings.