ZSC Lions won 5-2 in regulation over Schwenningen Wild Wings, breaking the game open with a strong middle frame. After a scoreless first period, the Lions took control with a three-goal second period to carry a 3-2 lead into the third.
The game was level 0-0 through 20 minutes before the scoring picked up. ZSC outscored Schwenningen 3-2 in the second, then added two unanswered goals in the third while shutting the Wild Wings down to stretch the score from 3-2 to 5-2.
The standout number was the final 20 minutes: the Lions produced two more goals and did not allow a response, sealing the win in regulation without needing overtime. The final margin came from a balanced attack across the second and third periods.