SCB can become champion after losing to ZSC

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ZSC Lions won 4:3 in overtime. A game full of crazy twists and turns that finally made it clear why the ZSC Lions are champions, and why SC Bern can be champions next spring.

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Logic is the art of reasoning. Seen this way, the victory of the ZSC Lions is illogical: SCB dominated the Hockey Temple of Zurich with 43 minutes and 32 seconds of shots on goal, admitted despite the “coaching challenge” because the image resolution did not make the most important scenes visible An offside goal (the referee did not make a mistake), missing the biggest scoring opportunity of the season so far while outnumbered, and ultimately suffering the 7th loss in the 7th overtime period of the fall (overtime or penalty shootout).

According to the laws of logic, SCB should win this spectacle. But playing hockey on slippery ice isn't always logical.

The cabin door remains closed long after the game is over. But coach Yossi Tapora wasn't angry. I feel more comforted. If only a hockey coach had even mastered the art of comforting. Although he was annoyed that the obvious offside was not recognized before 2-0, he did not argue with the hockey gods and said matter-of-factly:

The offense roars to life on Wednesday night in Langnau (estimated time 1:2) and on Sunday afternoon in Zurich.

Trust the process: Jussi Tapola sees his team on the right track.Image: trapezoid

Equally important: confidence and cohesion remain intact. Even after an unfortunate 3-0 deficit, there was no sign of giving up or getting frustrated. Yossi's men shook the residue off their heads like dogs shaking water from their fur, but without losing focus or discipline. The team has so much depth that fourth-line Yanick Sablatnig (25) scored two goals in less than 10 minutes of playing time.

His name now appears in Patrick Fisher's notebook. Before the first goal, the national team coach had clearly praised the fierce striker. If you want to become a champion, you need third- and fourth-tier national team candidates.

In the remaining 14 minutes after the equalizer (3:3), the Bernese were outnumbered and missed the craziest 4:3 scene of the season, which would have almost certainly resulted in victory: the ZSC Lions outnumbered them . Goalkeeper Robin Zubl burst out of the box and passed the ball forward. Walteri Merelä intercepted them and saw before him the empty abandoned houses. He immediately fired, but missed. Because he did what everyone would do in this situation: seek closure immediately. He didn't really realize that he was completely under no pressure. This time, there was no need to rush.

The seventh overtime loss of the season was more of a curiosity than a concern for Yossi Tapora. The logical conclusion: it's all about winning championships. Jussi Tapola is now responsible for putting the pieces together until spring, when new leaves appear on the trees, to create a masterful puzzle. This is what is expected of him.

It can also be revealed that if he fails to reach the semi-finals, his job will be mired in controversy, despite the early extension to 2026.

The question remains: How could the ZSC Lions hold their opponents to 43 completions in their own, sold-out temple? It’s the playful lightness of being. With so much talent, even Schillefalt Hockey and a sloppy defense can still come out victorious in the end. In the first half, Zurich took 7 shots and scored 2 goals, showing an unparalleled cold-bloodedness. So it's only natural that a team with so much talent should become champions.

If it works, it works: The ZSC Lions are winning right now, but without going overboard.Image: trapezoid

The interesting question is what would happen if these two teams had a playoff matchup. Of course, Zurich people will play more seriously, more brutally, more focused and more straightforwardly in March than in October. But Standard Chartered will almost certainly not run into the same trouble as it did on Sunday afternoon. One logic to this illogical game is: SCB can overthrow these ZSC Lions and become champions.

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  A leader who can decide games and make his team better on and off the ice.

• 6-7

  A talented player who can decide a game on a good night and is a leader.

• 5-6

  A good NL player: usually a rainbow butterfly of talent, sometimes a serious worker who brings out a lot of talent.

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  Players on the third or fourth block, veterans or newcomers.

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  The future is still ahead of you, or the future is already behind you.

• The rating is based on the North American Hockey Grading Scale, ranging from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). There are no levels below level 3 because those who play in the top leagues are at least barely adequate.

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