Finnish Kärpat tops Group E at nine points, the second Skellefteå is two points behind. Winner Kärpät is the group victory secured. For Skellefteå, it is also possible to secure advancement tonight, but then the third Bern must not take three points at home against Grenoble.
Noteworthy is that the former audience favorite in Skellefteå, Janne Pesonen, is now back in Kärpät's jersey.
The match is commented on by Pelle Bäckman.