The case for watchingwhat the numbers say before the start
No line yet; the teams' points per game make Brynäs IF about 50% to win, counting games settled after regulation. That is closer than 94% of the SHL matches we have scored this season.
There is no goals line yet; the two teams' scoring rates point to about 5.2.
Djurgårdens IF are 12th, one place above the relegation play-off places; Brynäs IF are 8th, in the play-in places.
By rating, Brynäs IF are the stronger side, narrowly.
A rivalry: a minor rivalry in our table, worth 5 points of the score.
Worth the replay so far this season: Djurgårdens IF 1 of 11 matches, Brynäs IF 1 of 10.
Face-off: Sat 19:00 in Finland, Sat 18:00 in Sweden and Germany, Sat 17:00 in the UK, Sat 13:00 in New York.