Vaudoise Aréna was the stomping ground for Lausanne HC, who defeated the Belfast Giants with a commanding 7–3 home victory. Canadian forward Drake Caggiula continues to shine, leading the charge with 3 goals and 1 assist, while Austin Czarnik matched the intensity with 4 points of his own (2G, 2A). Despite the offensive fireworks, goaltending remains a concern - Connor Hughes and Kevin Pasche have split duties but are averaging over 3.5 and 5 goals against, respectively. Defensive tightening may be key moving forward.

Meanwhile, ERC Ingolstadt delivered a statement win on the road, stunning Swiss powerhouse EV Zug 7–3 after clawing back from a 2–0 deficit. Austen Keating sparked the comeback, but it was 31-year-old American Riley Barber who stole the spotlight with a dazzling 4-point performance (1G, 3A), orchestrating the offence with precision and flair.

Between the pipes, Brett Brochu and Devin Williams have each contributed, and are averaging better than their Swiss rivals with 3.05 and 3.03 goals against per game. For comparison, Tobias Normann of Frölunda Gothenburg leads the CHL among goaltenders with an incredible 0.50 GAA after 120 minutes of playing time.

Both teams showcased explosive scoring, but questions linger around their defensive consistency and netminding. Off the cusp of two high-scoring games if this pace continues, fans are in for a wild ride.