Bulls win in Bolzano
“Next big game awaits in three days”
The Bulls vs. Foxes series duel also goes the full distance in the fourth edition. The champions celebrated their third win in the sold-out Hexenkessel Eiswelle with a 4:1 victory, forcing the all-important game seven in the Eisarena on Tuesday. Only then will the KAC know their final opponent.
In the series 3:3, Salzburg broke free from Bolzano's grip in the highly exciting middle third with Baltram's 2:1. Bourke - birthday boy on matchday, just like Murphy on Easter Sunday - and Auer did the groundwork.
Baltram had last scored in the play-off in March 2022. And at least as important: the champions' penalty-killing was outstanding. Even when two Bulls were in the penalty box for 1:25 minutes after debatable decisions. The visitors blocked for all they were worth. The same applied to checking, as an icy wind blew in Bolzano's face.
Salzburg were once again allowed to play in the power play at the start of the final period and Schneider netted after just eleven seconds. His hammer finishes had been lost due to his injury. The South Tyroleans were counted out, there were many long faces. And roughneck Halmo, who took his frustration out on Murphy and Meyer (who had already injured his face).
Raffl scored into the empty net at the second attempt. This makes the captain (107 points) the club's new number one top scorer in the play-off ahead of Duncan. "We wanted to keep Bolzano away from the goal, and we did that well," explained Raffl. "The win is the most important thing, and we want to continue like this on Tuesday." Coach Oliver David is certain: "The next big game awaits us in three days."
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