The ZSC Lions will enter the new year as the leaders of the National League after a 4:1 victory over the Rapperswil-Jona Lakers. They are tied on points with Lausanne but have played three fewer games. Since 2020, no team has claimed the top spot at Christmas in consecutive years, with the Zug team being the last to do so. Meanwhile, Ajoie sits at the bottom of the standings, continuing a trend since their re-promotion in 2021. The league resumes on January 2.