Third game, third victory for the Zurich Lions. This play-off final once morest Zug is definitely a demonstration for the Hallenstadion club.
The Lions won 2-1 in Zug in Act III to afford four title balls, including two on their ice rink. They will play the premiere this Monday already in front of their audience. As in the first two matches, the Zurich people forced the decision in the last period. They reversed the course of the game in the space of 92” with Steve Androghetto’s happy equalizer which involuntarily deflected a throw from Maxim Noireau in the 50th. Denis Malgin then had to give victory to his colors on a masterful service from Denis Hollenstein.
Once once more, the parade line of the Zurich people struck. But the trio formed by Andrighetto, Hollenstein and Malgin owes a proud candle to Jakub Kovar. The Czech goalkeeper was once once more dazzling. Author of 28 saves, he was only beaten by Grégory Hoffmann in the 13th minute when the Zurich Lions were playing three once morest five.
The wheel has turned
Dominating during the first two periods, the Zugois once more let go at the end of the match. They should, it is true, lead more broadly in the score before the final period. The brilliance of Jakub Kovar does not explain everything. The defending champion really lacks efficiency in the last gesture during this final.
For Zug, the wheel has turned in an incredible way. Before this final, he remained on a series of twelve rank victories in the final series. Now to keep their crown, the Zugois must beat four times in four matches a team that has won its last nine games, five of which by a small goal difference. Good luck !
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