The Patinoire Mériadeck will host a high-voltage clash as French national champions Bordeaux Boxers square off against HC Pilsen, who enter the game positioned second in the Regular Season Standings, making them a formidable opponent for the French powerhouse.

Making their historic debut in the pan-European competition, the reigning French champions have shown remarkable grit while adapting to the fast pace of the Champions Hockey League. Their campaign opened with a close 2-1 overtime defeat against KAC Klagenfurt, howeber, Bordeaux bounced back in style with a 4-2 victory over the Graz99ers, erasing an early deficit, before ultimately running a tough 5-4 defeat against Adler Mannheim, leaving them eager for a rebound.

Pilsen arrive on French soil carrying the confidence of a proud Czech Extraliga contender looking to assert their dominance after navigating a somewhat demanding opening schedule. Their continental journey kicked off with an incredible 4-0 victory against Rögle Ängelholm, followed by another tightly contested battle they withstood and earned themselves a nerve-wracking 2-1 victory against GKS Tychy. Continuing their momentum, they simply refused to make it easy for their third opponent, coming out on top with a very strong 4-2 victory over Fribourg-Gottéron.

With Bordeaux’s home ice advantage and Pilsen’s perfect record, expect an intense tug-of-war, where momentum will swing from one side to another throughout the game!