EHC Winterthur beat HC Franches-Montagnes 5-2 in regulation, riding a decisive three-goal second period on the road. The away side left an even first period behind and controlled the game after the middle frame.
The teams traded goals in the opening 20 minutes, leaving it 1-1. Winterthur then outscored the hosts 3-1 in the second to lead 4-2, and added one more in the third to settle the final at 5-2.
The standout number was the middle-period swing: three goals for Winterthur against one for Franches-Montagnes. That stretch made the difference in a regulation win, with no overtime or shootout required.