The match-up between Dynamo Pardubice and Lukko Rauma was fireworks, but six goals would be enough for the Finns to secure the all-important First Game win of the Champions Hockey League final Quarter-Finals.

The 6-4 win gives the Finnish contenders a two-goal buffer leading into their Return Game, while the Czechs will have to dig deep for a big win on their next road trip.

It was all business for the visiting Finnish side who wasted no time lighting the lamp 1:36 into the opening period. Defenceman Niclas Almari did the damage, rifling in a shot from the blueline to make it 1-0.

A hooking penalty in favour of the Finns spelled further trouble for Pardubice who had their penalty-kill tested. The visitors made use of the man-advantage, and extended their lead to 2-0 at 3:02, this time through forward Tuukka Tieksola, who let rip a loose puck off a rebound.

Things went from bad to worse for the Czechs, who suffered a catastrophic turnover which saw Kim Nieminen bank goal number three. With half the period done, and a three-goal deficit, Pardubice netminder Milan Klouček stepped in for Roman Will.

A tripping call on Lukko's Kalle Ervasti gave the Czechs a vital in to get on the scoreboard, but they found no success. On even-strength play resuming, Lukko's Gabriel Fontaine instantly found the net on Klouček to make it 4-0.

Fighting to get back into the game, Pardubice found their touch to find the back of the twine twice on netminder Daniel Lebedeff. Their first, a powerplay goal through stalwart Lukáš Radil, and moments later Jan Košťálek halved the lead for his bench with goal number two (on the same powerplay). 

Pardubice's efforts would see them head to the locker rooms trailing by two goals (4-2), albeit in a much better position for the second period.

Stanza two was fast-paced and intensely physical, but multiple penalties crippled Pardubice's offence. Six minutes of powerplay action and an even-strength one-timer from Ponthus Westerholm was enough for the Finns to extend their lead 5-2. 

Forward Matej Paulovič had one of the best chances of the night, but his wrap-around attempt was denied by the outstretched pad of Lebedeff who kept the Czechs scoreless for the period. Despite outshooting the Finns 21-18, Pardubice would end 40 minutes of hockey trailing by three goals.

A phenomenal powerplay effort by the Czechs in the third period saw Lebedeff peppered, but the netminder was steadfast in the crease. Pardubice, who were now racing against the clock to close the gap, managed to control the game far better, but the finishing was amiss. 

An unfortunate bounce of the puck would see another critical turnover, to which Lukko pounced on. Julius Mattila orchestrated the play, feeding the puck to Brayden Burke who collected his first goal of the evening to make it 6-2.

The scoring wasn't done though, and Pardubice fought tooth and nail to stay in the game. A late surge would see the Czechs net two goals through Jan Mandát and Robert Kousal as the final horn would sound 6-4 in favor of the Finns.