Fribourg-Gotteron and SaiPa can qualify for the next round in two of tonight's four games in the Champions Hockey League.
SaiPa Lappeenranta vs. Lulea Hockey
Group I; Kisapuisto, 16:00
SaiPa host Lulea knowing that a point will put them into the next round with a game to spare. Their SHL opponents on the other hand, and first-ever CHL champions, arrive in Finland without without a point to their name so far. Defeat for Lulea will mean they host Berlin needing to beat the Eisbaren, while SaiPa can sit comfortably in the next round with just a point form tonight's game.
"In the first game against Lulea we played a very disciplined 60 minutes, which is something we'll need to do tonight as well," said SaiPa coach Tuomo Ropo. "We do, however, need to improve our puck control and how quick we move into attack – we need to create more chances, and use our home ice advantage."
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Orli Znojmo vs. Fribourg-Gotteron
Group F; Nevoga Arena, 17:00
A point tonight will be enough to put Fribourg-Gotteron through to the Round of 32 as they travel to Znojmo. The Czech side have lost both of their games so far, and play their final home group game ahead of visiting Munich next week in the group's final match.
"We told ourselves before the first game at Fribourg that we can't afford any individual mistakes, yet we still made them. Of course, an opponent of such quality is going to take advantage. We have to be alert and give our best again on Sunday," said Znojmo head coach Jiri Reznar. "I felt we had good spells of play when we managed to put our opponent under pressure. The guys were disappointed on Thursday, but we got some energy back again and we will be ready."
Veteran defenceman Andre Lakos added, "At the end of the day, they were the better team in the first game, but we will do our best on Sunday in front of our fans and hope for first points. We must get rid of the cheap mistakes that could cost us."
Farjestad Karlstad vs. Sparta Prague
Group O; Lofbergs Arena, 17:00
With both sides safely through to the next round, this game is all about trying to decide who will top Group O. Farjestad won in Prague, so beating Sparta by any means will see them win the group. A win for Sparta by two goals or more will move them ahead of Farjestad, however the Swedes have still to host Cracovia in their final game.
"We are going for the win. We want to top the group and if we can beat Sparta the group is ours," affirmed head coach Leif Carlsson.
Grizzlys Wolfsburg vs. Dynamo Pardubice
Group A; Eis Arena Wolfsburg, 18:00
Wolfsburg and Pardubice meet tonight, and then again on Wednesday in games that could decide who finishes as runner-up in the group behind Frolunda, who are already through. Pardubice have two points more than their DEL opponents by virtue of their overtime win against the Swedes earlier in the competition, and while a loss tonight won't eliminate the Grizzlys, it would give them a mountain to climb to make it through.
"We are expecting another tough game against a well organized team, but we are going to be ready and want to get our first win in the Champions Hockey League," said Wolfsburg forward Sebastian Furchner.