ZSC Lions Equal National League Start Record with Dramatic Overtime Win Against Lugano

The ZSC Lions secured a victory against HC Lugano in the National League. While the Zürich powerhouse preserved its undefeated run in dramatic fashion, several other clubs across the league moved to snap prolonged winless skids during a busy slate of Friday fixtures.

ZSC Lions Overcome Lugano Rally to Tie League Record

Claude Julien’s squad was forced into a frantic late-game escape at the Resega venue in Lugano. With goaltender Robin Zumbühl pulled for an extra attacker, Mikko Lehtonen struck for the ZSC Lions precisely 107 seconds before the second intermission buzzer to force overtime. Just 95 extra minutes—95 seconds into the extra session—defender Dean Kukan netted the sudden-death winner. Lugano had controlled momentum for long stretches following a shorthanded breakaway goal by Ramon Tanner in the 46th minute, but the visitors ultimately salvaged the historic result.

Kloten Breaks Seven-Game Skid Against Davos

EHC Kloten halted a brutal seven-game losing streak by defeating HC Davos 4:1 away in the Grisons mountains. Frédéric Allard opened the scoring for Davos after just 2:41 minutes, but the basement side responded immediately through Joona Luoto exactly one minute later. Mischa Ramel in the 30th minute and Arttu Ruotsalainen in the 33rd minute blew the game open during the middle frame. Despite a timeout called by Davos coach Josh Holden to spark a tactical reset, the home side failed to mount a comeback. Prior to the match, Kloten confirmed that 23-year-old defenseman Leandro Hausheer underwent shoulder surgery this week and faces a five-to-six-month recovery timeline.

SC Bern Derails Biel as SCL Tigers Climb to Second

SC Bern ended its own four-game winless slide by defeating EHC Biel 4:2 in front of the home supporters. Nils Rhyn opened the scoring in the 23rd minute before Sonny Milano capitalized on a rebound in the 36th minute, marking the first goals in Bern jerseys for both players. Although Jeff Skinner in the 38th minute and Lias Andersson in the 55th minute pulled Biel back into contention, Emil Bemström restored the Bern lead following a turnover by Aleksandr Iakovenko in the 58th minute. Veteran Tristan Scherwey sealed the result with an empty-netter—his first goal of the season. Meanwhile, the SCL Tigers extended their home dominance with a 3:0 shutout victory against the SCRJ Lakers, marking their fourth home win and sixth straight game with a point to capture second place in the league standings. Dario Allenspach scored a power-play marker in the 22nd minute, Julian Schmutz added a second-period tally, and Jérôme Bachofner secured the points with a late empty-net goal while goaltender Luca Boltshauser recorded his first shutout of the season.

National League Standings Context

Reporting on the broader historical implications of the Zürich start, Blick noted that club veterans like captain Patrick Geering and defenseman Yannick Weber approached the ten-game milestone—which includes an additional 5:4 overtime win against HC Fribourg-Gottéron—with cautious realism. Geering pointed out that while the early points accumulation is welcome, the team recognizes the league remains intensely competitive and prone to shifts on the ice. Sport.ch added that Dean Kukan acknowledged the team’s ongoing search for a more complete 60-minute performance despite holding the top spot in the standings with 27 points from ten matches.

Questions Remaining Around the League

Can Kloten sustain momentum after losing Leandro Hausheer? The club must navigate the next five to six months without their young defenseman following his shoulder operation, relying on depth pairings to replace his minutes on the blue line.

How long can the ZSC Lions extend their historic streak? Following their matches in Ticino and against Fribourg-Gottéron, the Zürcher outfit prepares to face the SCRJ Lakers, who enter the matchup looking to reverse a slide that has seen them drop four of their last five fixtures.

Will the SCL Tigers hold onto second place? Emmental’s six-game points streak has propelled them past several traditional heavyweights, setting up a high-stakes test of their defensive resilience as the autumn schedule intensifies.