State of play in Group E: Liberec & Davos to duel for qualification
Liberec will have two chances to get the two points they need against Davos (Photo: Lars Nilsson / Frilansfotograferna)
The Växjö Lakers have already secured a spot among the CHL's last 16 teams and now focus their attention on finishing on top of the group in their two games against the Cariff Devils, who can finish no better than 3rd at this point. Meanwhile, Bílí Tygři Liberec and HC Davos play two huge games to determine the group's other qualifier – Liberec with a 3-point advantage and the first game at home.
| Group E | Pts | GP | W | OW | L | OL | GF | GA | Dif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Växjö Lakers – Q | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 9 | + 9 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 15 | + 3 | |
3. HC Davos | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 13 | + 3 |
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 25 | – 15 |
What's at stake:
Växjö
- have already qualified for the Round of 16.
- can secure 1st place in the group with a win of any kind, with an overtime/shootout loss combined with Liberec taking no more than 2 points, or with a regulation loss combined with a Liberec loss of any kind. The Lakers hold the tie-breaker with Liberec by winning both head-to-head meetings.
Liberec
- can secure advancement with 2 points against HC Davos. If they fail to get that on home ice on Tuesday, they have another shot on Gameday 6 in Davos.
Davos
- need a minimum of 5 points from the two remaining games against Liberec to advance.
- must win in some form in Liberec on Tuesday to stay alive on Gameday 6.
Cardiff
- can finish 3rd in the group by taking 3 more points than Davos over the last two games.
Gameday 5:
Bílí Tygři Liberec vs HC Davos, Tuesday 3 October, 17:00 CET, Home Credit Arena.
Cardiff Devils vs Växjö Lakers, Tuesday 3 October, 20:00 CET/19:00 BT, Ice Arena Wales.