HC La Chaux-de-Fonds closed out a 3-2 regulation win over EHC Freiburg in Club Friendly Games action, leaning on a strong start and a composed final frame. The visitors carried play early, building a two-goal lead before Freiburg pushed back.
La Chaux-de-Fonds controlled the opening period, taking a 0-2 edge into the break. Freiburg answered with a two-goal second period to level the score at 2-2, but La Chaux-de-Fonds responded with the lone goal of the third to seal it in regulation.
The decisive number was the away side's ability to re-establish control after conceding the lead, capping the night with a 2-3 final. Freiburg's even-strength push was not enough to overcome La Chaux-de-Fonds' early and late execution.