Södertälje beat Mora 3-1 in the Hockey Allsvenskan on Sunday evening. And here's the thing — you'd expect a game like this to be tighter, but the hosts put the game to bed early enough to keep their momentum going. It wasn't the kind of performance that suggests they'll cruise, but it was enough to extend their recent good run.
Södertälje are fifth in the table after nine games with five wins and four defeats. Mora sit eighth on three wins and six losses. Neither side has drawn a match all season, which says something about how these teams approach every fixture — no settling for a point when there's a win to be had.
The visitors came into this having won two of their last three, including a 6-2 victory over Östersund IK and a 3-1 win against Karlskoga. But by then, Södertälje had already shown they could keep knocking on the door when it mattered. Their recent form included a 4-1 victory over Modo Hockey and a 5-3 win against Östersund IK, though they did drop points in a 0-4 loss to Almtuna.
Mora's recent results tell a different story entirely. They lost 1-2 to Njbro Viking IF and 1-2 to AIK in consecutive matches before bouncing back with that 6-2 win. The pattern has been one of coming close but not quite putting games away. Against Södertälje, they couldn't quite keep in it for long enough.
The result leaves Södertälje five points clear of Mora in the standings, though the gap hasn't shifted dramatically. What matters more is the confidence boost for the home side after a mixed week. Mora will need to find consistency if they want to climb — three wins in nine games doesn't get you far.
