The Straubing Tigers made their way to Switzerland to clash with NL champions ZSC Lions Zurich for their third Champions Hockey League game of the season. Both teams entered with unbeaten records, but only one would walk away with their streak intact.

The first period was fast-paced, with both teams eager to establish control. Zurich's Patrick Geering took an early tripping penalty at 6:02, giving Straubing a powerplay. The Swiss side almost killed it off, but with just 14 seconds left on the penalty, Justin Braun sent the puck flying past Zurich's goalie, putting the Germans ahead 1-0. Zurich quickly responded at 11:39, as Sven Andrighetto pounced on a rebound and tied the game.

Zurich dominated the early part of the second period, controlling play but struggling to generate dangerous shots. Straubing, however, took their chances and regained the lead at 30:07 when Danjo Leonhardt buried a rebound off a blue line shot. Despite Zurich’s control, the period ended 2-1 in favour of Straubing.

The final period saw Zurich make a determined comeback. Vinzenz Rohrer tied the game at 55:09 with a tap-in goal, setting up a dramatic finish. With just 1:26 left in regulation, Mikko Lehtonen scored the game-winner for Zurich, giving the home team a 3-2 lead.

Straubing pushed hard to force overtime but fell short. As the final buzzer sounded, Zurich secured their third straight win of the competition, maintaining their unbeaten streak, while Straubing were left pointless despite a valiant effort against a heavyweight of international ice hockey.