Eddie Genborg scores late winner as Timrå edges Malmö
Timrå forward Eddie Genborg scored the decisive goal 16:38 into the third period to secure a 2-1 victory against Malmö at Malmö Arena. The win marks Timrå’s fifth victory in their last six matches.
The match remained tight through the opening 40 minutes. Anton Heikkinen opened the scoring for Timrå at 17:58 of the first period on a power play, assisted by Linus Eriksson. Malmö responded in the second period when Carl Persson equalized at 31:47, set up by Janne Kuokkanen. Genborg ultimately broke the tie with 3:22 remaining in regulation, converting in a power play with assists from Marcus Hardegård and Reid Gardiner.
Marcus Hardegård praises Genborg’s net-front presence
Speaking to TV4 after the game, teammate Marcus Hardegård highlighted the 19-year-old forward’s ability around the opposition’s goal. Eddie told me before the third to shoot him. So I tried. There aren’t many pucks he doesn’t get a touch on,
Hardegård customs TV4, adding, He’s scary good in front of goal.
The decisive strike was Genborg’s fourth goal of the season. With eight points, he currently leads the junior scoring league.
Kollar criticizes Malmö performance as Gath updates player health
Malmö coach Tomas Kollar expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance following the loss, stating that the squad failed to reach the necessary level and needed to operate more cohesively as a unit. Meanwhile, veteran Emil Sylvegård returned to Malmö Arena for the first time since March 2023, noting to TV4 in the second intermission that the team needed a stronger effort in the final period.
On the Timrå side, coach Mikael Gath provided updates on missing players Albin Sundin and Didrik Strömberg. Gath stated that Sundin tested out during the morning skate but remains day-to-day and unavailable for matches, while Strömberg traveled to Sundsvall for medical evaluation regarding an injury.
Match details and upcoming fixture in SCA Arena
Malmö registered 35 shots on goal compared to Timrå’s 24. Penalty minutes totaled eight for Malmö and six for Timrå before a crowd of 9,436 spectators. Timrå’s next SHL fixture is scheduled against Växjö Lakers HC on Thursday, October 29, at 19:00 in SCA Arena.
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