Vitkovice – Liberec 3:1 (after OT) | IFK Helsinki – Linköping 0:1 (end) | JYP – Bern 3:3 (end)
Växjö – SaiPa 4:2 (after OT) | HV71 – Sparta 0:5 (end) | Fribourg – Kuopio 3:2 (after OT)
Frölunda – Eisbären 4:1 (end)
final/OT
Växjö Lakers
4:2 (0:1, 2:1, 1:0)
SaiPa Lappeenranta
Tuesday 08.11.2016, 19:00 • Vida Arena • Champions League • 1/16 Finals
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 19:00.
     
    A late go-ahead goal gave SaiPa the win last week and sees them head to Sweden with a one-goal advantage. The Finns have already won in Sweden this year in Lulea, while Vaxjo have yet to lose on their own ice in the CHL this season.

    "SaiPa are a good team, quick on transitions and solid in defence," commented Lakers' assistant coach Fredrik Hellgren. "They have a one-goal lead so now it's up to us to put all the elements of our game together, and play with energy to take us further in the tournament."

    "The first game was something we expected, very fast transition hockey from Vaxjo We were ready from the first shift, and thats something we are looking for tonight as well," said SaiPa assistant coach Tuomo Ropo. "We want to have a good start in our return game. We know Växjö has lot of skilled players, so we have to keep our distances very small and help each other at both ends of the ice."

    "Off head SaiPa to Växjö"
     
    Starting lineups:

    Växjö Lakers: Andrén, (Swärd) – Murphy, Martinsson, Holm, C. Rosén, Bohm, Lundberg, Högberg – Kiiskinen, Palola, R. Rosén – Leino, Netterberg, Brodecki – Platt, Everberg, Fröberg – Hennessy, Josefsson, Reddox – Marklund.

    SaiPa Lappeenranta: Markkanen, (Olkinoura) – Carson, Taipalus, Sneck, Lappalainen, Backman, Savalahti-Nagander, Makinen – Hamilton, Trotter, Jarvinen – Leivo, Koski, Kuronen – Strömberg, Koskiranta, Kaksonen – Virkkunen, Salminen, Vainikainen.

    Referees: Wehrli (SUI), Hribik (CZE) – Pihlblad, Lundgren (both SWE).
     
    About 15 minutes until the game starts. Just a reminder, Saipa won the first leg 3-2. This means that they need at least a tie to go through to the next round. If Växjö wins this game by one goal we will have a tied aggregated score and therefore overtime to break the tie.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    00:01
    Here wo go! SaiPa wins the first face off.
     
    01:00
    Good first shift by SaiPa where they spent the first minute in Växjö's end.
     
    01:17
    First shot on goal for the game by Växjö. Face-off in Saipa's defensive zone.
     
    01:55
    Växjö's Bohm tries Markkanen with a slap shot but no problem for the goalie.
     
    02:05
    Offside SaiPa.
     
    02:35
    A shot from a Växjö forward reflects off a defenders stick and out of play. Face off in SaiPa's end.
     
    04:05
    Great individual effort by Växjö's Hennessy when he breaks in and gets a shot away. Markkanen saves with his blocker.
     
    05:06
    Another out of play. Face-off in neutral zone.
     
    05:30
    Martinsson lets a wrist shot off from the blueline but Markkanen saves again.
     
    07:00
    Intense start of the game! Full speed and not a lot of stops in play.
     
    07:55
    Goal for SaiPa!
    TOMI LEIVO beats Swärd with a wrist shot from the left circle! Unassisted. SaiPa is up 1-0 in this game and 4-2 on aggregate.
    07:55 LEIVO - 0:1
     
    09:35
    Växjö have a 3 on 2 oddment rush but R Roséns pass just misses his teammates stick for the open net.
     
    09:51
    Penalty to SaiPa.

    MATTI JÄRVINEN 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    10:45
    Olli Palola tests Markkanen with a one timer but he blocks the puck away and his defenders can clear it.
     
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    A few shots on goal for Växjö on the powerplay but no dice.
     
    12:21
    Icing Växjö.
     
    12:50
    Växjö's Josefsson beats his defender and sends the puck through the goal crease but it goes pass.
     
    15:00
    Växjö has had most of the puck possession and more shots on goal so far but SaiPa defend their on end well and are still up 1-0.
     
    16:10
    Good shift by Växjö when they parked in Saipa's end for more than a minute. A slap shot by Lundberg went off markkanen and hit the top of the net.
     
    17:02
    SaiPa's Koski gets a shot off that reflects out of play. Face off in Växjö's own end.
     
    18:10
    Markkanen puts his glove on a loose puck. Face off to the left of him.
     
    19:22
    SaiPa's Virkunen shots a slap shot that Swärd grabs with his glove.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    SaiPa have the lead after the first period, 1-0 and 4-2 on aggregate. It was Leivo's goal that Swärd probably should have saved to be honest that gave the guest's their lead. Växjö spent most of the time in SaiPa's end however but good defending and solid goaltending makes the score what it is.

    Shots on goal: Växjö 18, SaiPa 7
     
    Next period begins at 19:46 CET.
     
    The players are back on the ice!
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    21:04
    Goal for Växjö!
    ROBERT ROSÉN puts Växjö on the board when he redirected a slap shot! Assisted by: Philip Holm and Olli Palola.
    21:04 R ROSÉN - 1:1
     
    Växjö tie the game 1-1 and SaiPa now lead 4-3 on aggregate.
     
    23:30
    Växjö came out flying in this period and are pushing hard for another goal.
     
    25:15
    Växjö keep their pressure but no real scoring chances after the goal. SaiPa have to focus on their defence.
     
    27:14
    Slapshot from Växjö's Bohm that Markkanen covers. Face off in SaiPa's own end. Växjö are in control still but SaiPa keep them from scoring more goals by great defending.
     
    27:34
    Goal for Växjö!
    OLLI PALOLA puts home a puck that is loose behind Markkanen! Assisted by: Robert Rosén and Toumas Kiiskinen.
    27:34 PALOLA - 2:1
     
    With that goal Växjö lead the game 2-1 and the aggregated score is 4-4.
     
    29:22
    Penalty to Växjö.

    DENNIS EVERGBERG gets 2+10 minutes for checking to the head. 2 minute powerplay for SaiPa coming up.
     
    30:24
    Icing Växjö.
     
    30:42
    Offside SaiPa.
     
    31:13
    Goal for SaiPa!
    TOMI LEIVO scores his second of the game when he beats Swärd with a wrist shot on a breakaway! Assisted by: Lasse Lappalainen.
     
    This game is now tied 2-2 and SaiPa has the advantage 5-4 on aggregate.
     
    32:09
    Markkanen saves and covers a shot from Växjö. Face off in SaiPa's end after the power break.
     
    32:17
    Penalty to SaiPa.

    JERE SNECK gets a 2 minute penalty for hooking.
     
    33:45
    A slap shot from the blue line is saved and covers by Markkanen. About 30 seconds left on the PP for Växjö.
     
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    34:10
    Växjö's Platt misses an almost complete empty net.
     
    35:15
    Icing Växjö.
     
    35:34
    The puck is deflected off a Växjö stick and out of play. Face off in neutral zone.
     
    36:40
    Good shift by SaiPa where they put some pressure on Växjö's defence. No shots on goal though.
     
    37:30
    Andrén in Växjö's net saves a wrist shot and covers the puck. Face off in Växjö's own end.
     
    38:29
    Another covered puck by Andrén. Face off to the left off him.
     
    39:13
    Penalty to SaiPa.

    MIKAEL KURONEN gets 2 minutes for interference.
     
    39:52
    Penalty to SaiPa.

    MATTI JÄRVINEN gets 2 minutes for hooking.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    Växjö will start the 3rd period with a 5 on 3 powerplay for 1:13.

    Växjö wins the 2nd period 2-1 and the score is 2-2 in this game. The aggregated score is 5-4 to SaiPa. The 2nd period was similar to the first with Växjö that had most of the puck possession and control. SaiPa focuses on their defence but are dangerous when they enter Växjö's end.

    Shots on goal: Växjö 13 (31), SaiPa 4 (11)
     
    Next period begins at 20:38.

    2-2 after two periods
     
    Can Växjö come back in the 3rd period? They need a one goal win in this game to bring the aggregated score to a tie. That would send us to overtime. For SaiPa, a tie in this game sends them to the next round of the CHL.
     
    The players are back from the dressing rooms. The 3rd period begins shortly.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Växjö start the 3rd period with over a minute 5 on 3 powerplay.
     
    41:20
    5 on 4 now for Växjö.
     
    41:33
    20 seconds left on the PP. Face off in SaiPa's own end.
     
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    43:10
    The play is a bit sloppy for both teams now after the powerplay. Passes that misses their targets and lost pucks.
     
    43:39
    Markanen saves and covers a shit from a Växjö forward. Face off to the left of him.
     
    44:39
    Breakaway for SaiPa's Leivo. He gets hooked and doesn't get a shot off.
     
    44:39
    Penalty to Växjö.

    CORY MURPHY gets 2 mintes for hooking.
     
    45:42
    Icing SaiPa. 58 seconds left on the powerplay.
     
    46:34
    One timer attempt from the blue line for SaiPa but Andrén can make the save.
     
    Home team at full strength.
     
    47:00
    SaiPa's Järvinen gets a shot off in front of Andrén but the ladder saves with his pad.
     
    47:09
    Markkanen covers a loose puck. Face off in SaiPa's end.
     
    47:25
    Icing SaiPa.
     
    47:30
    Palola tries Markkanen with a wrist shot from the left circle. The goalie saves and covers the puck.
     
    48:05
    Robert Rosén is left all alone in front of Markkanen but the wrist shot is saved.
     
    49:40
    Long shift in SaiPa's zone. Växjö were pressuring hard but Markkanen made a few more sweaty saves.
     
    51:25
    Växjö keep on with their pressure. SaiPa defends desperately and does so well.
     
    52:37
    Penalty to SaiPa.

    KIM STRÖMBERG gets 2 minute penalty for tripping.
     
    Golden opportunity for Växjö to tie the aggregated score here with a powerplay.
     
    53:10
    Murphy gets a slap shot off from the blue line that is redirected over the crossbar.
     
    54:00
    Växjö's Everberg dekes Markkanen right in front of the net but the backhand shot just misses the net.
     
    54:09
    Markkanen covers. Face off in SaPa's own end. Less than 30 seconds left on the powerplay for Växjö
     
    54:37
    Visiting team at full strength.
     
    55:30
    SaiPa gets a backhand shot away that Andrén saves with his pad.
     
    56:13
    Goal for Växjö!
    CALLE ROSÉN walks in from the blue line and beats Markkanen with a slap shot! Assisted by: Ville Leino
     
    The aggregated score is now tied at 5-5.
     
    57:11
    Växjö try to score another goal. This time it's R Rosén with a slap shot but no problem for Markkanen who can cover.
     
    57:34
    Offside Växjö.
     
    59:00
    1 minute left of the 3rd period.
     
    60:00
    3rd period finished.
     
    The 3rd period ends and Växjö win this game 3-2 and we have an aggregated score of 5-5. Overtime starts shortly.

    10 minutes 3 on 3 overtime and if the game is still tied after the 1 minutes there will be penalties to break the tie.
     
    Shots on goal in the 4rd period: Växjö 17 (48), SaiPa 7 (18)
     
    60:01
    Overtime began.
     
    Andrén saves a shot from SaiPa's Järvinen.
     
    Växjö misses a odd man rush.
     
    64:00
    6 minutes left of the overtime. No real scoring chances so far.
     
    The teams are playing a bit reserved so far into the overtime.
     
    65:39
    Markkanen saves and covers a shot from Växjö. 4:21 left of the overtime.
     
    Another 2 on 1 odd man rush for Växjö but Markkanen saves another puck.
     
    SaiPa's Kuronen fires a wrist shot right in front of Andrén that is deflected out of play.
     
    67:44
    Offside SaiPa.
     
    Murphy tries Markanen with a wrist shot from the blue line. The puck is deflected out of play. Face off in SaiPa's own end.
     
    69:00
    One minute left of the overtime.
     
    69:25
    Goal for Växjö!
    ERIK JOSEFSSON gets a breakaway, decks Markkanen and puts the backhand shot in the net! Växjö is through to the next round of CHL!
     
    Game over.
     
    Växjö win the aggregated score 6-5 and gets through to the next round!

    Shots on goal in the game: Växjö 53, SaiPa 21.
     
    Thank you all for tonight! See you next time. (21:29:22)
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    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 22. R. Rosén (Holm, Palola), 28. Palola (Rosén, Kiiskinen), 57. Rosén (Leino), 70. Josefsson – 8. Leivo, 32. Leivo (Lappalainen)

    Växjö Lakers: Andrén, (Swärd) – Murphy, Martinsson, Holm, C. Rosén, Bohm, Lundberg, Högberg – Kiiskinen, Palola, R. Rosén – Leino, Netterberg, Brodecki – Platt, Everberg, Fröberg – Hennessy, Josefsson, Reddox – Marklund.
    SaiPa Lappeenranta: Markkanen, (Olkinoura) – Carson, Taipalus, Sneck, Lappalainen, Backman, Savalahti-Nagander, Makinen – Hamilton, Trotter, Jarvinen – Leivo, Koski, Kuronen – Strömberg, Koskiranta, Kaksonen – Virkkunen, Salminen, Vainikainen.
    Referees: Wehrli (SUI), Hribik (CZE) – Pihlblad, Lundgren (both SWE)
    Attendance: 1254
    1st game
    01.11.2016
    SaiPa - Växjö 3:2

    Goals and assists: 1. Trotter (Jarvinen, Hamilton), 11. Trotter (Hamilton), 56. Leivo (Koskiranta) – 42. Froberg (Rosen, Kiiskinen), 54. Netterberg (Brodecki, Bohm)