Langnau Tigers vs EHC Kloten

The game swung decisively in the 38th minute. SCL Tigers had survived two earlier Kloten power plays without damage, but Matteo Wagner's interference call at 37:12 proved costly. Kloten worked the puck effectively on their third man advantage, cycling through the zone until Ruotsalainen found Lindroth in the high slot. The Swedish defenceman's shot beat Neckar cleanly — Kloten's only power-play conversion from four opportunities (25%), while Langnau went 0-for-1.

Max Lindroth (EHC Kloten) — The Swedish defenceman scored the game-winner, his first of the pre-season, and was solid defensively all night. A composed showing on Kloten's blue line.

Reto Berra (EHC Kloten) — The veteran Swiss goaltender stopped all 27 shots he faced for a clean sheet. His positioning was excellent, particularly during Langnau's third-period push when the Tigers generated 10 shots.

Martin Neckar (SCL Tigers) — The Langnau netminder was beaten only once on 25 shots (a .960 save percentage) and kept his side in the contest with several sharp saves in the first and third periods.

Arttu Ruotsalainen (EHC Kloten) — The Finnish forward picked up the assist on the winner and was a constant threat in the offensive zone, finishing as Kloten's most productive forward on the night.

Player of the Match: Reto Berra (EHC Kloten)

The 27–25 shot advantage for SCL Tigers suggests a balanced contest, but the underlying numbers reveal where the game was lost. Langnau dominated faceoffs in the second period (72.22%) yet failed to score. Kloten's 54% overall faceoff win rate and superior puck management on the power play (6:26 of power-play time to Langnau's 2:00) proved decisive. The Tigers blocked 13 shots to Kloten's 7, reflecting a willing defensive effort, but they could not solve Berra. Langnau's 46% faceoff rate in the offensive zone (60% for Kloten) also limited their ability to sustain pressure from the draw.

For SCL Tigers, this was their third pre-season outing after wins over EHC Chur (5–3 on 12 August) and SC Bern (2–1 on 20 August). The defeat leaves them at 2–1 in pre-season action ahead of a trip to HC Ambri-Piotta on 27 August and HC Lugano on 28 August.

EHC Kloten improved their pre-season record. They face Augsburger Panther on 28 August and continue preparations for the 2026/27 National League season, which tips off in mid-September.

A tight, well-contested pre-season friendly decided by a single power-play strike. Kloten's discipline on the penalty kill (100%) and Berra's goaltending were the difference. Langnau will be encouraged by their even-strength play and shot volume but must sharpen their faceoff work in the offensive zone and convert power-play chances that will be scarce once the regular season begins.