Rögle Ängelholm come into this match-up undefeated and will look to stay perfect in the opening leg as they face off against another top challenger in Swiss side ZSC Lions Zurich.

Ever since going 0-for-13 on the powerplay to start the 2022/23 season, Rögle have been a wonder to watch with the extra attacker. Last year’s highest-ranked PP has been improving their metrics since opening day and is currently clicking at a 25% pace, with the team notching five goals on the man-advantage through their last two contests. Finding their stride on special teams has added another dimension to their game as the club currently sit tied for first in Goals For with 4.75.

On the opposing bench, Zurich have been putting together their own impressive run. The Swiss side sit second behind Rögle in the standings and hope to be one of the two teams from Group C to move on to the Playoffs. They’re currently in second in Goals Against with just 1.25. With two of the top defenders in the competition in Mikko Lehtonen and Yannick Weber, the Swiss have the tools needed to withstand the Swedes’ offensive attack.