The victory of the Genevans was as often built thanks to their Finnish players. Manninen (1 goal and 2 assists) and Hartikainen (2 goals, 1 assist) made the difference during the first two thirds.
Zug reacted too late with successes from Olofsson (53rd) and Hofmann (59th), this while Genoni had left his cage. The Zugois are nevertheless officially qualified for the play-offs.
Friborg-Gottéron is not yet sure to obtain your ticket directly for the quarter-off finals. The dragons underwent a raging defeat 4-3 AP at home against Bienne which leaves them under the threat of Kloten, who has only one point less.
Despite three goals in Power-Play by Bertschy (16th), Rose (23rd) and Sörensen (36th), Friborg failed to make Bienne fold. The visitors marked by Sallinen (1st), Rajala (34th) and Hofer (46th) before tearing off the victory in overtime thanks to Greco (64th).
This is only the seventh success of the Seelanders this season in 25 trips! But it is precious, because it allows them to keep 10th place, the last qualifier for the play-in. They have 69 points, compared to 68 in Geneva-Servette and 67 in Raporswil. In front, Langnau (71) and Ambri-Piotta (70) are not immune. The last two days will be very hot …
Without playing, Lausanne HC won the assurance of finishing for the first time in its history the regular season in mind, which is a definite advantage in the perspective of the play-offs. The Vaudois can thank Davos, who went to win 5-3 on the ice of the Zurich Lions.
The supporters of the title are indeed seven points behind the LHC, while there are only six in play. For their part, the Graubünden also obtained their ticket for the quarter-finals of the Play-Off.
