In a decisive Champions Hockey League matchup, Genf-Servette triumphed over Lausanne with a commanding 5-0 victory, overturning previous league outcomes. Key contributions came from Sakkari Manninen and Oula Palve, who secured a double in his debut. Meanwhile, the ZSC Lions achieved a 4-2 win against the Straubing Tigers in Germany, rebounding from a mid-game deficit. Fribourg-Gottéron faced a narrow 0-1 defeat to Växjö Lakers, leaving their chances open for the second leg. All teams are gearing up for their return matches next week as the tournament intensifies.