The Växjö Lakers host Red Bull Salzburg in a game between two teams that have won three of their first four Champions Hockey League Regular Season games and look in good shape to advance to the Playoffs as long as they don’t falter badly in their last two. The Lakers are in better shape with two more points, as all three of their wins have been in regulation and their loss was in overtime, while one of Salzburg’s wins was in extra time.

Both of these teams are +6 in goal difference, which ties them for fifth-best in that category. Salzburg have done it with offence – their 16 goals are tied for second-best in the CHL, while the Lakers are one of four teams to have surrendered just six goals against. These two teams are among the CHL’s special teams leaders as well – Salzburg’s powerplay is ranked fourth at 28.57% and Växjö’s is ranked sixth at 27.78%.

Individually, Växjö’s Joachim Blichfeld is third in CHL scoring with seven points and is tied for second with two powerplay goals. On the defensive side, Zach Guittari ranks third with 12 blocked shots and goaltender Adam Åhman ranks third with a 96.15% save percentage in three games.

Veteran Peter Schneider is Salzburg’s top scorer with six points and is among several players, including Blichfeld, to have two powerplay goals. Linemate Benjamin Nissner is tied for third-best in assists with six and defenceman Ryan Murphy is tied for fifth with 10 blocked shots. As a team, Salzburg are ranked third in the CHL with 8.50 hits per game.