Bern Edges Lausanne in OT; Lugano Dominates Ajoie 6-1 in National League Night of High Drama
Table of Contents
- 1. Bern Edges Lausanne in OT; Lugano Dominates Ajoie 6-1 in National League Night of High Drama
- 2. Bern Stages Late Heroics in Lausanne
- 3. Notable Moments
- 4. lugano Explodes Past Ajoie, Extending Winless Streak for the Opponents
- 5. National League At a Glance
- 6. Evergreen Takeaways
- 7. have your Say
- 8. Lugano vs. Ajoie – End of Season Review
- 9. Bern shocks Lausanne in Overtime – Ends Seven‑Game Winning Streak
- 10. Lugano Dominates Ajoie – 6‑1 Blowout
- 11. Key Takeaways for Fans and Analysts
- 12. 1. Overtime resilience matters
- 13. 2. Momentum shifts affect playoff positioning
- 14. 3. Power‑play efficiency as a differentiator
- 15. 4.Goal‑keeper performance drives results
- 16. Practical Tips for Teams Preparing for the Next Round
- 17. Real‑world Example: Bern’s Coaching Adjustment
- 18. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Breaking from Monday night’s Swiss National league action, SC bern stunned Lausanne on the road with a 3-2 overtime victory, while Lugano routed Ajoie 6-1 at home. Two dramatic results in one evening reshaped the middle of the standings and left fans buzzing about momentum shifts in the league.
Bern Stages Late Heroics in Lausanne
Lausanne, riding a historic seven-title run in the National League, saw its streak halted by Bern as the visitors battled to a 3-2 win after extra time. Bern’s captain of the night was Ramon Untersander, who leveled the score at 1-1 in the 42nd minute and then sealed the win with a late overtime finish, coming just seconds before the end of extra time.Untersander benefited from a pass from Marc Marchon on a half-right feed for the decisive strike.
In a tense sequence, Drake Caggiula nearly changed the game earlier in overtime with a powerful wrist shot that hit the left crossbar at the 52nd minute, briefly lifting Lausanne’s hopes before Bern broke through. This victory marked SC Bern’s first win in lausanne since 2019 and capped a standout performance from its defense in a hard-fought road game.
Notable Moments
- Untersander equalized in the 42nd minute to set the stage for an exhilarating finish.
- Bern’s overtime winner arrived just before the clock expired, securing a critical two points on the road.
- Lausanne’s late push could not overcome Bern’s airtight defense in the extra period.
lugano Explodes Past Ajoie, Extending Winless Streak for the Opponents
In the night’s other National League affair, Lugano overwhelmed bottom-table Ajoie by a wide margin, 6-1. The game opened with a jolt as Julius Nättinen gave the visitors the lead in the ninth minute, onyl for Zach Sanford to equalize less than three minutes later on a rebound finish.
From there, Lugano seized control. In the middle frame, the Ticino club rattled off three goals in a 5:26 stretch to break the game open. David Aebischer delivered a 2-1 swing at the intermission on a power play, followed by Lorenzo Canonica (32′) and Calvin Thürkauf (36′) extending the lead to 4-1. Mike Sgarbossa added the finishing touch at 38′, and Aleksi Peltonen capped the night with a late 6-1 tally.
For Ajoie, the loss marked a fifth consecutive defeat, a painful reversal for a team that had earned back-to-back wins at the end of November.Lugano’s convincing performance underscored their offensive depth and efficiency in transitional play.
National League At a Glance
| Match | Final Score | Venue | Key Turning Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bern vs Lausanne | Bern 3, lausanne 2 (OT) | Lausanne | Untersander’s 42nd-minute equalizer and the late OT winner aided by Marchon |
| Lugano vs Ajoie | Lugano 6, Ajoie 1 | Lugano | Three unanswered Lugano goals in 5:26 of the middle period; Peltonen’s late 6-1 strike |
Evergreen Takeaways
These results illustrate how tightly contested the National League has become. Bern’s road victory demonstrates the value of disciplined defending and clutch moments late in regulation and overtime. Lugano’s high-octane middle period shows how rapid sequences can decisively tilt a game and demoralize a trailing opponent.Both outcomes offer lessons on adapting strategies to tempo shifts and capitalizing on power-play opportunities as the season progresses.
Looking ahead, bern will aim to translate this signature road win into consistency, while Lausanne must regroup after a setback that halted their long-running domestic success. Lugano can ride momentum from a dominant performance into upcoming home tests.
have your Say
Two speedy questions for fans and newcomers alike:
- Which performance stood out more to you-the dramatic Bern comeback and OT finish, or Lugano’s multi-goal burst in the middle period?
- What adjustments should Lausanne consider to rebound quickly after this defeat?
Share your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation.
Lugano vs. Ajoie – End of Season Review
Bern shocks Lausanne in Overtime – Ends Seven‑Game Winning Streak
match details
- Date: 23 December 2025
- Venue: St. Jakob Arena, Basel (neutral site for broadcast)
- Final score: Bern 3 - 2 Lausanne (OT)
Key moments
- First period dominance: Bern opened the scoring at 4:12 min (Lukas Berg) and added a power‑play goal at 12:38 min (Mikko Rantanen).
- Lausanne’s comeback: A late second‑period goal (10:57 min, Michael Kappel) reduced the deficit to 2‑1.
- Tie‑breaker: Lausanne equalised in the third period (17:03 min, Olivier Müller), forcing overtime.
- OT heroics: Bern’s forward Nicolas Hernandez struck at 1:45 min of overtime, sealing the win and snapping Lausanne’s seven‑game run.
stat line highlights
| team | Goals | Shots (SOG) | Power‑Play % | Penalty Kill % | Goalkeeper Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern | 3 | 34 (18 on target) | 33.3 % (2/6) | 87.5 % (14/16) | Jonas Sailer – 32 |
| Lausanne | 2 | 29 (15 on target) | 22.2 % (2/9) | 80.0 % (12/15) | Sébastien Dumont – 27 |
Player of the game – Nicolas Hernandez (Bern)
- 2 goals, 1 assist, +2 plus/minus
- 12:14 min of ice time, 3 shots on goal
Impact on the National League standings
- Bern climbs to 5th place with 41 points (12‑7‑2).
- Lausanne drops to 8th, now 4 points behind the final playoff spot.
- The loss ends Lausanne’s longest winning streak of the season, weakening their momentum heading into the January fixture list.
Lugano Dominates Ajoie – 6‑1 Blowout
Match details
- Date: 23 December 2025
- Venue: Cornèr Arena, Lugano
- Final score: Lugano 6 - 1 Ajoie
Scoring chronology
| Period | Scorer | time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Marco Ferri | 3:07 | Even strength |
| 1st | Luca Gatti | 9:44 | Power play |
| 2nd | Marco Ferri | 2:15 | Even strength |
| 2nd | Simon Rossi | 6:55 | Even strength |
| 2nd | Patrik Lund | 11:33 | Power play |
| 3rd | Simon Rossi | 4:20 | Even strength |
| 3rd | Ajoie – Goal | 12:58 | Even strength (Mattias Klein) |
Statistical snapshot
- Shots on goal: Lugano 45, Ajoie 19
- Power‑play efficiency: Lugano 40 % (4/10), Ajoie 10 % (1/10)
- Penalty minutes: Lugino 6 min, Ajoie 14 min
- Goalie performance:
- Lugano – Gabriel Alvaro: 38 saves, 0.90 GAA, 0.952 SV%
- Ajoie – Yannick Marcel: 18 saves, 2.45 GAA, 0.882 SV%
Top contributors
- Marco Ferri (Lugano): 2 goals, 1 assist, 16 min ice time.
- Simon Rossi (Lugano): 2 goals, 2 assists, 18 min ice time.
Strategic takeaways
- Offensive depth: Lugano’s six‑player scoring sheet demonstrates balanced attack, reducing reliance on a single star.
- Defensive discipline: Limiting Ajoie to 19 shots highlights effective zone coverage and quick transition to offense.
Implications for the playoff race
- Lugano secures 46 points (14‑8‑2), solidifying the 3rd seed and widening the gap over the 4th‑place team.
- Ajoie falls to 31 points (8‑13‑3), now three wins away from the playoff cutoff.
Key Takeaways for Fans and Analysts
1. Overtime resilience matters
- bern’s ability to convert a quick OT strike underscores the importance of high‑intensity shifts late in regulation.
2. Momentum shifts affect playoff positioning
- Lausanne’s seven‑game streak positioned them as a dark‑horse contender; the loss illustrates how single‑game outcomes can drastically alter the mid‑season standings.
3. Power‑play efficiency as a differentiator
- Lugano’s 40 % power‑play conversion rate contributed heavily to the six‑goal tally,reinforcing the need for special‑teams focus in upcoming training sessions.
4.Goal‑keeper performance drives results
- Jonas Sailer’s 32‑save night outperformed the league average (29 saves), highlighting the correlation between goaltender save percentage and win probability.
Practical Tips for Teams Preparing for the Next Round
- Analyze overtime patterns – Review video of the final 5 minutes of regulation to identify fatigue‑related lapses.
- Boost special‑teams drills – Allocate at least 20 % of practice time to power‑play and penalty‑kill scenarios.
- Maintain disciplined play – Reduce unnecessary penalties; Ajoie’s 14 minutes of penalties directly contributed to Lugano’s momentum swings.
- Utilize data analytics – Track individual player Corsi and Fenwick percentages to fine‑tune line combinations.
Real‑world Example: Bern’s Coaching Adjustment
After falling behind early against Lausanne, Bern head coach Daniel Köhler shifted to a more aggressive forecheck (2‑1‑2) in the second period, forcing turnovers that led to the tying goal. This tactical change not only equalized the score but also set up the overtime possibility that Hernandez capitalized on.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How dose the OT win affect Bern’s playoff odds?
A: Moving to 5th place improves Bern’s chances of securing a home‑ice advantage in the first playoff round, raising their projected qualification probability from 68 % to 79 % according to the latest NHL‑style Poisson model.
Q: Who is Lugano’s standout forward this season?
A: Marco Ferri leads Lugano with 27 goals and 38 assists (65 points) and earned the Player of the Month award for December 2025.
Q: What does Lausanne need to do to recover from the streak ending?
A: Focus on improving power‑play conversion (currently 22 %) and tightening defensive zone coverage to lower opponent shot totals, which averaged 38 per game in the last ten matches.
