Krefeld, Lugano, Salzburg and Wolfsburg can all book their place in the Round of 32 tonight.
Vitkovice Ostrava vs. Krefeld Pinguine
Group E; Ostravar Arena, 17:30
Vitkovice host Krefeld knowing that only a win will be enough to keep them alive in the CHL. Trailing the Pinguine by two points, and with a 2-0 loss against the Germans from the previous game, an overtime win won't be enough to avoid elimination, as Krefeld would have a better head-to-head record in the tie-break. Should Vitkovice win, then Krefeld would travel to Oulu needing a point in their final game.
"The game against Ostrava is our first final this season. My team is prepared to score and to win," said Krefeld coach Franz Fritzmeier.
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Dynamo Pardubice vs. Grizzlys Wolfsburg
Group A; Tipsport Arena, 18:00
After thumping Pardubice 6-0 on Sunday, Wolfsburg travel to the Czech Republic with the Round of 32 in their sights. Getting the game to overtime will be enough for Wolfsburg because of their superior head-to-head record over Pardubice, while a win will keep them in with a chance of winning the group when they visit Frolunda in their final game. Pardubice must win the game in 60 minutes to stay alive.
Red Bull Salzburg vs. HV71 Jonkoping
Group P; Eisarena Salzburg, 19:30
Just a point will be enough for Salzburg to qualify tonight for the next round, as Sheffield can only get three points in the group now. With HV71 already qualified, Salzburg can go level on points with the Swedes in the race to win the group if they take a victory. For the Jonkoping club, a win would move them closer to winning Group P.
"We have trained very hard in the last weeks and our players are hungry to play more CHL this season," said Greg Poss, Red Bulls' coach. "HV71 are a top team in Europe, and we know that we'll have to work hard. We have beaten HV71 in recent years so it's doable if every player beings his best performance."
”Red Bull Salzburg is a tough team. HV71 has played against them many times the past years and know what it takes," said Stephan Lundh, assistant coach at HV71. "We have to play our best hockey with much speed and intensity tomorrow.”
HC Lugano vs. Adler Mannheim
Group C; Resega, 19:45
Lugano entertain Mannheim in their final CHL game of the group stage knowing a point will get them through. A loss would see them reliant on Mannheim then beating Tappara, or else the group could still end in a three-way tie on six points each. For Mannheim, a loss tonight would mean a winner-takes-all showdown in Tampere on Sunday.
“We need only one point but we will not speculate. I want my team to have a winning mentality so we will play to win," affirmed coach Doug Shedden. "We must respect Mannheim – five of their players played last week for their national team to qualify for the Olympics, so they will bring positivity to the team. Key points will be to play smart as well as special teams.”
Skelleftea AIK vs. Vienna Capitals
Group N; Skelleftea Kraft Arena, 20:00
As Skelleftea have already qualified, the Vienna Capitals head north with two chances to try and take care of qualification to the next round, and also give them a shot at winning the group outright. A win in Skelleftea would take them to within a point of the next round, while a loss would see them with two games against KalPa to decide who follows Skelleftea into the next round.
"It's going to be a difficult challange. We have to stay focussed and avoid mistakes. It will be important to play our game, to wait for chances and to score," said Capitals' forward Rafael Rotter. "This will be the key to win the game. We know that we can succeed as we showed it in the first game against Skelleftea!"