HC Motor České Budějovice closed out Red Bull Salzburg 5-1 in regulation at the Club Friendly Games. The decisive push came in the third period, when the home side poured in three unanswered goals to turn a one-goal lead into a comfortable win.
After a scoreless first period, Motor took control in the second, outscoring Salzburg 2-1 to carry a 2-1 edge into the final frame. They then sealed the result with a three-goal third, making the final 5-1 without needing overtime.
The numbers told the story: Motor scored all five of their goals across the final two periods and held Salzburg to a single tally. The clean finish in regulation underlined their superiority on the night.