Markus Granlund’s twentieth goal for the 3-2 of the 44th has paved the way for success for the Genevans. Faced with an opponent who won Davos on Wednesday, they were able to straighten the bar after a very laborious start to the match. Now they have to sign a result on Saturday in Friborg so that this operation goes back to the classification is really taking shape. And so that their season does not turn to fiasco.
In Davos, Friborg-Gotteron won 3-2 on penalties. Led twice at the score, the Friborgers returned to the match thanks to the successes of Julien Sprunger and Lucas Wallmark. Jan Dorthe and Wallmark scored during the shootout to offer one more victory to Lars Leuenberger, this coach who almost never loses.
Lausanne, for his part, consolidated her place as a leader. On their ice cream, the Vaudois beat Lugano thanks to a breathtaking final. Led 3-1 at the call of the last period after conceding three goals in the space of 127 seconds, they overthrew the table thanks to the equalization of Gavin Bayreuther in the 56th and a last success of Damien Riat 42 seconds from the siren. Such a victory can reinforce Geoff Ward and his players that this year may be “their” year.
The HC Bienne has found this offensive going which can allow it, why not, to feed new objectives. On their ice, the Seelanders beat Zug 6-2 thanks to a sparkling Johnny Kneubuehler with his two goals and two assists.
Finally in Porrentruy, Ajoie lost 4-1 in front of the CP Bern. The Jurassians stayed in the match until the 55th, the moment chosen by Miro Aaltonen to register 2-1 and thus give his great first under the colors of the capital’s club a particular chandelier. With this success, Bern is the third team officially qualified for the play-offs after Lausanne and Zurich.
