HCB Südtirol Alperia came from behind twice to beat the Vienna Capitals 4-3 in a shootout, extending their lead at the top of the table before the international break. Daniel Mantenuto scored the decisive attempt after Konstantin Komarek tied the game for Vienna in the final minute. EC-KAC overwhelmed Steinbach Black Wings Linz 7-2, scoring five times in the first period. Jan Drozg had a hat-trick and Thomas Hundertpfund scored twice, ending Linz’s winning streak as KAC returned to winning ways.
Olimpija Ljubljana beat Milano Hockey Club 6-1 for a fourth straight win, holding third place. HC Falkensteiner Pustertal rallied to defeat HC TIWAG Innsbruck 2-1, earning a sixth consecutive victory; Innsbruck’s losing run reached seven. Moser Medical Graz99ers beat EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV 4-1 for their ninth straight win over Villach.
EC Red Bull Salzburg defeated Hydro Fehérvár AV19 7-2, while FTC-Telekom edged Pioneers Vorarlberg 5-4 in overtime. Carter Savoie scored twice, including the winner, as FTC completed a successful road trip. Vorarlberg earned a point but remained without a win this season.