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Zürich – Eisbären 3:2 (end) | Djurgården – Zug 5:3 (end)
final
ZSC Lions
3:2 (1:1, 2:0, 0:1)
Eisbären Berlín
Friday 04.09.2015, 19:45 • Eishalle Deutweg Winterthur • Champions League • 5 • Group 16
     
    What an end to a great game. The Lions dominated the Eisbären at times but the last 10 minutes put them to a real test. The ZSC Lions win 3:2 against the Eisbären Berlin. (22:08:39)
     
    Game over.
     
    59:29
    Berlin trying to get into the offensive zone but the Lions are standing ready in the middle zone.
     
    58:30
    Now Vehanen leaves his goal for a 6th attacker and Krupp takes a time-out.
     
    58:10
    Will coach Uwe Krupp remove his goaltender? If so, when?
     
    57:30
    It seems that the hole in which the goal post rests is damaged, some repair is necessary before we go into this really hot phase of the game.
     
    57:30
    The Lions try to keep cool, bring the puck into the offensive zone. The goal is removed after goalie and players are pushed around and the game is at a stop. We're left with two and a half minutes.
     
    56:20
    No one saw this coming, Berlin score just seconds after being back to full strength. Now the fans are back to cheering their team for a possible thrid goal.
    Julian TALBOT - 3:2
     
    54:43
    Goal for Eisbären!
    JULAN TALBOT scores the second goal assisted by Jonas Müller.
     
    54:38
    Berlin are back at full strength.
     
    54:30
    It seems as if Zurich want this fourth goal more than Berlin their second. The powerplay lines are working well.
     
    53:13
    The Lions set up their powerplay and creat chances, Chris Baltisbergers shot is stopped by Vehanen.
     
    52:36
    The Eisbären take a penalty for delay of the game. It's Jonas Müller who will sit down for the next two minutes.
     
    52:09
    The Lions now almost playing as if they were on the man advantage, Berlin have no answer to the attacks.
     
    49:45
    We're midway through the 3rd period. So far 9 shots for the guests, 3 for the home team.
     
    48:22
    The next icing call is made, the puck drops in Berlins offensive zone.
     
    47:52
    And we have a powerbreak.
     
    47:27
    The Lions are back to full strength.
     
    46:50
    So far, the Lions were able to clear every puck that entered their zone. They even force Berlin to ice the puck.
     
    45:26
    Penalty against the Lions, it's Robert Nilsson for hooking. Another chance for the Eisbären.
     
    44:54
    The Lions with some tic-tac-toe but Vehanen puts their passing to an end as he jumps for the puck to burry it under his body.
     
    43:34
    Berlin vehemently tries to get that second goal but Flüeler stands strong tonight
     
    40:48
    Berlin needs to capitalize on their chances if they want to pick up at least a point tonight. This would mean a secure spot in the playoffs.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    The players are back on the ice and we're ready for the third period.
     
    We're just 6 minuts away from the puck drop and the 3rd period.
     
    Berlin recorded 14 shots while Zurich fired away 9 shots in the second period. Many penalties kept this game at a high pace but so far the Lions had the better end of it.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    38:45
    Just over a minute left in the second period.
     
    37:57
    Busch with two nice chances coming alongside the left board but Flüeler deflects the pucks.
     
    36:34
    Ryan Shannon with a break-away but his slapshot is deflected off Vehanens blocker.
     
    36:03
    And we're back in the game, Suter hits the pipe but is deflected outside of the goal.
     
    34:51
    We have another powerbreak with a little more than 5 minutes left in the second period.
     
    33:35
    This was a wasted chance by the Eisbären to get within one goal but they had only 1 proper shot in the powerplay.
     
    32:35
    And the Lions are back at full strength.
     
    31:45
    Berlin are able to enter the offensive zone but can't start rotating the puck fast enough.
     
    30:35
    Jonas Siegenthaler gives the Eisbären the next chance for the man-advantage as he's benched for Cross-cheking.
     
    30:05
    Lions back at full strength.
     
    29:35
    Only 25 seconds left on the powerplay for Berlin.
     
    28:55
    Herzog and Tallackson both also received a roughing penalty but the game continues with the man advantage for the Eisbären.
     
    27:58
    It's Ryan Shannon who will cool down for 2 minutes for slashing.
     
    27:58
    And we have yet another brawl on the ice! Let's see what the referees have to say.
     
    27:29
    Just like last week, Zurich was able to up their game within a few minutes and capitalize on the given chances. But this game is far from any decision.
     
    26:53
    Wow, the Lions have scored on all 3 powerplay chances so far.
     
    26:20
    Goal for Zurich!
    SEVERIN BLINDENACHER scores the 3rd goal for the Lions. Assisted by: Robert Nilsson and Luca Cunti.
     
    25:06
    Just as Berlin was playing at full strength, they have to play another 2 minutes boxplay. Frank Hördler is benched for hooking.
     
    24:33
    Both teams playing at full strength.
    Ryan SHANNON - 2:1
     
    22:27
    Goal for Zurich!
    RYAN SHANNON scores on the powerplay. Assisted by: Luca Cunti.
     
    21:27
    And we have a penalty against the Eisbären Berlin. It's Jonas Müller for hooking and roughing so 4 minutes of powerplay.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    We're ready for the second period. Both teams enter the rink.
     
    The second period will start at 20:33 CET.
     
    This was an intense first period. We saw a powerplay goal each, the Lions were able to get 13 shots on Vehanens goal while Berlin had 8 shots.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:24
    Less than a minute left in the starting period
     
    18:48
    Cunti with a great break away chance, saw his team mate rushing through the middle but the Eisbären defense saw through the plan and interefered.
     
    15:45
    And on the other side it's Tallackson who gets a chance at Flüeler but again, the goalie can clear the puck to the right corner.
     
    14:38
    Ryan Keller tries to keep the puck low as he attempts to score but Vehanens pad are in the way.
     
    12:23
    Both players received a penalty for roughing ('2+'2) while Haase received a '10 penalty for Roughing in addition.
     
    10:23
    And we have a fight between Henry Haase and Reto Schäppi. Haase goes down first but both players will receive their penalty.
     
    09:02
    Goal for Zurich!
    FABRICE HERZOG scored on the Powerplay. Assisted by: Ryan Shannon and Matthias Seger.
     
    07:44
    And the Lions get their first chance on a powerplay as Marcel Noebels is benched
     
    07:16
    We're back with an offside by the Eisbären, puck drops in the neutral zone.
     
    06:24
    And we have a first power break. Just before the break the Lions were on a break away but Vehanen cleared the situation.
     
    06:15
    Berlin seem to show a little more determination in the starting minutes of this game.
     
    05:00
    Mike Küenzle with a nice slapshot from within the face-off circle but Vehanen burries it in his glove.
    Barry TALLACKSON - 0:1
     
    03:22
    Goal for Eisbären!
    BARRY TALLACKSON scores a goal between Flüelers pads. Unassisted.
     
    03:03
    So far the Eisbären have been able to set up their powerplay in front of Flüeler but no chances so far.
     
    01:54
    And we have the first penalty against the Lions. It's Chris Baltisberger for hooking.
     
    01:16
    Berlins Petr Pohl with an early slapshot from the left face-off circle but he misses the goal.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    The teams enter the ice. The Lions will play in their red sweaters while Berlin dresses up in white.
     
    Both teams will compete with 3 complete lines tonight and fill in their fourth line with players playing double shifts.
     
    We're just about 25 minutes away from the puck drop in the Eishalle Deutweg in Winterthur.
     
    Starting lineups:

    ZSC Lions Zurich: Flüeler (Schlegel) – Geering, Bergeron – Schäppi, Keller, Suter – Blindenbacher (A), Siegenthaler – Shannon (A), Herzog, Küenzle – Seger (C), Phil Baltisberger – Neuenschwander, Trachsler, Bärtschi – Hächler – Nilsson, Cunti, Chris Baltisberger (CTS)

    Eisbären Berlin: Vehanen (Nastiuk) – Hördler (A), Dupont – Tallackson, Olver, Noebels (CTS) – Gervais, Müller – Machacek, Mulock (A), Talbot – Haase, Baxman – Rankel (C), Busch, Pohl – Braun, Kuji, Filin, Ziegler

    Referees: Sjöberg (SWE), Stricker – Bürgi, Küng (All SUI).
     
    In Group P the Lions already booked their ticket to the play-off stage early while Berlin is in the better position than the French representative Gap Rapaces who have yet to win a point. Either way, Berlin would qualify if they manage to pick up a point tonight.
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 19:45.
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    Commentary by

    Oliver Koch

    Andreas Reiner

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 10. Herzog (Shannon, Seger), 23. Shannon (Cunti), 27. Blindenbacher (Nilsson, Cunti) – 4. Tallackson, 55. Talbot (Müller)

    ZSC Lions: Flüeler (Schlegel) – Geering, Bergeron – Schäppi, Keller, Suter – Blindenbacher (A), Siegenthaler – Shannon (A), Herzog, Küenzle – Seger (C), Phil Baltisberger – Neuenschwander, Trachsler, Bärtschi – Hächler – Nilsson, Cunti, Chris Baltisberger (CTS)
    Eisbären Berlín: Vehanen (Nastiuk) – Hördler (A), Dupont – Tallackson, Olver, Noebels (CTS) – Gervais, Müller – Machacek, Mulock (A), Talbot – Haase, Baxman – Rankel (C), Busch, Pohl – Braun, Kuji, Filin, Ziegler
    Referees: Sjöberg (SWE), Stricker – Bürgi, Küng (All SUI)
    Attendance: 2'361