Eric Johansson scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Rittner Buam picked up the extra point in a 3-2 (2-1 SO) win over HC Val Pusteria Lupi.

The two teams needed 12 turns to complete the shootout. HC Val Pusteria Lupi's shootout goal was scored by Philip-Michael Devos. Rittner Buam's other shootout goal was scored by Simon Kostner.

Rittner Buam came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Rittner Buam trailed 2-1 after a goal by HC Val Pusteria Lupi's Giulio Scandella at 18:02 in the first period. Rittner Buam knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Johansson at 15:02 in the third period.

Johansson had one goal and one assist to lead Rittner Buam.

Rittner Buam's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four HC Val Pusteria Lupi power plays.

Rittner Buam was led by Johansson, who had one goal and one assist. Rittner Buam additionally got points from Luca Ansoldi, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Rittner Buam received assists from Ivan Tauferer, who had one.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi stifled Rittner Buam's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was helped by Patrick Bona, who finished with one goal. Bona scored 3:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 HC Val Pusteria Lupi. Daniel Glira assisted on the tally. More assists for HC Val Pusteria Lupi came via Max Oberrauch, Devos, and Raphael Andergassen, who contributed one each.

Rittner Buam's Fabian Weinhandl stopped 39 shots out of the 41 that he faced. Rittner Buam incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Gerald Vale Kuhn rejected 54 shots on goal for HC Val Pusteria Lupi. HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.