Optibet Hockey League leaders Mogo/RSU and Kyiv Capitals secured decisive victories in Saturday’s action, while Zemgale/LBTU maintained their perfect start to the season with a win on the road in Daugavpils.
Zemgale/LBTU Dominates Daugavpils with Four-Goal First Period
Zemgale/LBTU extended their unbeaten run to four games with a 5–2 victory over Rīgas HS/Dinaburga at the Daugavpils Ice Arena. According to match reports from ZZ.lv, the visitors established control early by netting four goals within the opening period. Patriks Zabusovs and Gatis Gricinskis each scored twice in the frame, while defenseman Atte Rajala added a fifth goal in the final period to seal the result. Rīgas HS/Dinaburga responded with goals from Roberts Zīle and Mareks Olivers Mežiņš, but Gustavs Rozentāls’ 31 saves were not enough to overcome a 36-to-11 shot differential.
Kyiv Capitals Roll Past Prizma/RTU in Eight-Goal Display
Kyiv Capitals secured an 8–2 away victory against Prizma/RTU, powered by a six-point performance from defenseman Vitālijs Andreikivs, who tallied one goal and five assists. Kevin Strādnieks, Oļegam Šišļaņņikovam, and Danils Carkovskis also found the back of the net, while Emīls Ločmelis and Roberts Vītols scored for Prizma/RTU.
Mogo/RSU Leads Optibet Hockey League Standings
Following Saturday’s results, Mogo/RSU sits atop the Optibet Hockey League standings with 13 points from seven matches, closely followed by Kyiv Capitals with 12 points from seven games. Zemgale/LBTU holds fourth place with eight points, though they have played only four matches due to scheduling adjustments. Zemgale/LBTU will face league leaders Mogo/RSU in an upcoming away fixture.
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