Roster Rundown
Diving into the lineups,
Zurich SC Lions have some heavy hitters to watch. Forward Marco Müller, with 45 points this season, is their offensive dynamo. His knack for finding the back of the net is crucial for their game. Then there's defenseman Tim Berni, who anchors the blue line with a solid plus/minus of +12—hard to overstate his impact in shutting down opponents' top lines. Goalie Ludovic Waeber is another key, boasting a .920 save percentage that's kept Zurich in many tight contests. Forward Denis Malgin, with 30 assists, is adept at setting up plays, making him a vital cog in their passng game.
For
HC Davos, the spotlight shines on their captain Andres Ambühl, bringing veteran presence with 38 points this season. Forward Matej Stransky adds firepower, leading the team with 22 goals. On the blue line, Magnus Nygren is a force, his slapshot a weapon from the point. Goalie Sandro Aeschlimann's .915 save percentage is nothing to scoff at, a steady performer between the pipes.
Notable absences for Zurich include forward Sven Andrighetto, out with an injury that's sidelined him for weeks, and defenseman Christian Marti, who’s battling a lingering upper-body ailment. Davos misses forward Enzo Corvi, pivotal in their attack, and defenseman Dominik Egli, both nursing injuries.
Head-to-Head
Zurich SC Lions have had the upper hand in recent encounters with
HC Davos. The last three matchups saw Zurich take two victories:
Zurich SC Lions 4-3
HC Davos [most recent date],
Zurich SC Lions 6-1
HC Davos [second date], while Davos managed to edge out a win in a tight contest earlier. The historical record favors Zurich, having clinched 41 wins out of 69 clashes, while Davos trails with 26 victories.
Recent Form
Zurich SC Lions have had a mixed bag recently: Lost to Davos 4-3, Lost to Davos 6-1, Won against Kloten 5-2, Lost to Kloten 2-1, and a narrow Win over Kloten 1-0. It’s a rollercoaster ride for them, eh?
HC Davos, on the flip, has been on a similar seesaw: Lost to Zurich Lions 4-3, Lost to Zurich Lions 6-1, Took a beating from Zug 5-0, but then turned it around with a Win against Zug 5-2 and another strong Win 0-4. They’ve got some momentum, if they can just keep it rolling.
Wrap-Up
With
Zurich SC Lions sitting comfortably with a stronger head-to-head record and some key players firing on all cylinders, their recent performances against Davos give them a slight edge. Zurich’s last victory against Kloten, albeit narrow, keeps them in the top half of the league. Davos, despite recent losses to Zurich, has shown resilience, bouncing back with wins against Zug. Aeschlimann’s steadiness in goal for Davos will be tested against Zurich’s dynamic attack.
Summary
This match-up between
Zurich SC Lions and
HC Davos promises to be yet another chapter in their storied rivalry. Zurich, with its offensive prowess and solid goaltending, appears poised to capitalize on Davos’ inconsistencies. Yet, Davos, riding on recent victories and a determined roster, could spring a surprise. Zurich’s edge in head-to-head and recent form might just give them the slight upper hand, but in hockey, anything can happen—especially when these two hit the ice. Needs to crash the net, gotta bury those chances—this game’s got all the makings of a classic.
Match Odds Zurich SC Lions – HC Davos
Leon's odds are - on Zurich SC Lions triumphing on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 101 on HC Davos visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 67.
