Six SHL games are scheduled for Thursday, including a meeting between in-form Timrå and Färjestad. Timrå have won four straight, while Färjestad have won eight in a row and taken points in every game this season. One streak will end when they meet.
Emil Sylvegård has joined Malmö on a short-term contract, returning to a club where he previously played six SHL seasons. Malmö host Björklöven, who have lost three of their last four games.
Rögle will try to bounce back at home against Frölunda after losing their first home game of the season to Örebro. Frölunda have won three straight and nine of their 11 games. Växjö and Luleå both ended three-game losing runs last time out and meet Thursday. The other fixtures are Skellefteå against Djurgården and Örebro against Brynäs; Örebro’s Gustav Backström is set to make his 500th SHL appearance.