Boxers de Bordeaux took a 4-2 regulation win on the road in the Champions Hockey League, breaking open a tied game in the third period. Kevin Dusseau's goal at 53:00 put the visitors ahead, and Bordeaux sealed it with a marker in the final minute.
Graz opened the scoring at 8:00 through Jakob Lippitsch, assisted by Jonas Dobnig. Bordeaux responded with two goals in the 17th minute — Ulysse Tournier unassisted, then Julien Guillaume with an assist from Loic Farnier — to take a 2-1 lead after the first. Clay Hanus tied it for Graz at 39:00 with Chris Collins picking up the helper, leaving the game 2-2 after two periods.
The decisive push came in the third, with Bordeaux outscoring Graz 2-0 after the hosts had controlled much of the middle frame. The quick two-goal burst in the first period gave Bordeaux the early cushion they ultimately needed on the road.
