Today in the Champions Hockey League Krefeld, JYP, and Gap go for qualification; while Farjestad, SaiPa, and Berlin aim to top their groups.
Farjestad Karlstad vs. Comarch Cracovia
Group O; Lofbergs Arena, 15:00
Hosts Farjestad need just a single point to go through to the next round as group winners, as they beat Sparta Prague head-to-head in terms of points. The Swedes are already confirmed in the knockout stages though, and entertain Cracovia, who are playing their final CHL game of this season after having already been eliminated.
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SaiPa Lappeenranta vs. Eisbaren Berlin
Group I; Kisapuisto, 16:00
Berlin's 5-2 win in Lulea earlier this week surprised many and sent a small shockwave around the CHL as they eliminated the former CHL champions at the first hurdle. That performance means the Eisbaren head to Finland assured of their place in the next round, and will top the group with a regulation win. SaiPa, for their part, need just to get the game to overtime to be confirmed as group winners.
Lukko Rauma vs. ERC Ingolstadt
Group D; Kivikylan Areena, 18:00
Lukko and Ingolstadt meet in Rauma with only pride to play for as both sides know their fate in this year's CHL group stage. Lukko qualified thanks to a thumping 6-1 win in Germany earlier in the week, but cannot catch the ZSC Lions at the top of the group. That same defeat condemned Ingolstadt to going out in the group stage, meaning they cannot advance even if they win tonight.
Karpat Oulu vs. Krefeld Pinguine
Group E; Oulun Energia-Areena, 18:00
Group E is very much alive tonight, with Krefled battling to try and make the next round while Vitkovice watch on nervously. The Penguins must get at least two points to make the next round – one is not enough, as Vitkovice win the tie-break due to having scored more goals in their head-to-head victory, having tied in aggregate score. Karpat, on the other hand, are already confirmed as qualified and having won the group.
JYP Jyvaskyla vs. Gap Rapaces
Group K; Synergia-Areena, 18:00
Gap are still alive going into their final CHL game, but have an uphill task against JYP. The French club will need to win tonight's game by four goals to make the next round, and sadly for them there is no other way. Any other result will be enough for JYP, who cannot overtake Linkoping as group winners.
Rouen Dragons vs. Djurgarden Stockholm
Group B; Ile Lacroix, Group B
Rouen's CHL swansong for this season sees them entertain Djurgarden off the back of their first ever CHL point in the overtime loss to Davos. That result put them out of the competition, but they will at least finish the experience without null points. Djurgarden, conversely, need just two points to confirm themselves as group winners.