Semifinals or game 6?

 

Fri, 22.03.2019: spusu Vienna Capitals vs. HC Orli Znojmo (19:15)
best-of-seven-series: 3:1
Referees: PIRAGIC, ZRNIC, Nagy, Soos.
• spusu Vienna Capitals would move up to the semifinals with a home-win against HC Orli Znojmo on Friday. The Caps are leading in the best-of-seven-series 3:1. The team leading 3:1 in the Quarterfinals has always moved up to the semifinals in Erste Bank Eishockey Liga so far (21 times).
• Vienna has been impregnable during the last weeks. Peter Schneider and Co. have won seven straight home-games, netting 40 goals. On the other hand, the Czechs have been defeated in three consecutive matches, allowing 15 goals.
• spusu Vienna Capitals have been on fire so far! The Austrians have netted most goals this season (228) and during the Playoffs as well (19).
• Chris DeSousa has been on fire in the Post Season so far. The spusu Vienna Capitals forward has scored most points (10) and goals (5).
• In the Playoffs 2019, the spusu Vienna Capitals are better ranked than HC Orli Znojmo in all special statistics (Power Play, Penalty Killing, Fair Play, scoring% and number of viewers). The Austrians even have the best Penalty Killing (PK%: 87) and the best scoring% (13.38).
Quotes:
Andreas Nödl, Captain spusu Vienna Capitals: „We want to play as we did in Znojmo in the third period and we want to finish the series. We still can improve, for example in Power Play situation!“
Marek Kalus, forward HC Orli Znojmo: „We have to attack, play aggressive and avoid mistakes in the defense. We want to win in Vienna and bring the series back to Znojmo.“

Fri, 22.03.2019: Moser Medical Graz99ers vs. EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz (19:15, www.servushockeynight.com live)

best-of-seven-series: 3:1
Referees: M. NIKOLIC, TRILAR, Hribar, Tschrepitsch.
• Moser Medical Graz99ers would move up to the semifinals with a home-win against EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz on Friday: The Mur Citizens are leading 3:1 in the best-of-seven-series. A team leading 3:1 in the Quarterfinals has always moved up to the semifinals (21 times). Graz would write history too, because, the Styrians have never survived a Ko-duel so far.
• The 99ers will welcome the Black Wings with good memories: The Styrians have won five straight home-games against the Upper Austrians.
• In this Quarterfinals 2019, most goals (31) have been scored in the Austrian meeting between Moser Medical Graz99ers and EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz: In four contests have already been scored 31 goals , at least seven goals per game. Besides, the Styrians have netted most goals (19) in this Playoffs.
• Moser Medical Graz99ers vs. EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz is the meeting of the two best Power Play teams. The Styrians have a PP% of 33.3 in the Playoffs and the Steel Citizens of 25% in the Post Season.
• The 99ers Daniel Oberkofler (3G/4A) and Travis Oleksuk (2G/5A) and Linz’s Dan DaSilva (3G/5A) are their teams best scorers in the Playoffs.
Quotes:
Erik Kirchschläger, defender Moser Medical Graz99ers: „We have to play as we did in the last games to get the fourth win in the series. We have a good team.“
Mathieu Carle, defenseman EHC LIWEST Black Wings Linz: „We have to score from our Power Play opportunities. The series are not over yet. We have played well in Graz so far.“

Fri, 22.03.2019: EC-KAC vs. HCB Südtirol Alperia (19:15, video33.it and SKY Sport HD live)

best-of-seven-series: 3:1
Referees: BALUSKA, STOLC, Kontschieder, Seewald.
• EC-KAC would move up to the semifinals with a home-win against HCB Südtirol Alperia on Friday. Klagenfurt is leading in the best-of-seven-series with 3:1. A team leading 3:1 in the Quarterfinals has always moved up to the semifinals so far (21 times).
• EC-KAC will welcome Bozen with good memories on Friday. The Red Jackets have been successful in five straight home-games against the Foxes.
• HCB Südtirol Alperia will try to end their bad road-run in Klagenfurt on Friday. The Champion has lost nine consecutive road-games.
• But, watch out: HCB Südtirol ALperia has won Quarterfinal game #5 3:2 after Overtime in Klagenfurt past season, among the goal-scoers have been Hundertpfund, Bischofberger or Miceli and Petan.
• Klagenfurts Andrew Kozek (6 points – 4G/2A) and Bozens Angelo Miceli (6 points - 1G/5A) are their teams best scorers in the Playoffs.
Quotes:
Niki Kraus, player EC-KAC: „We will go for our fourth win in the series. Therefore, we have to play more simple and more aggressive.“ 
Mike Blunden, player HCB Südtirol Alperia: „We are still alive. We have to play strong in Klagenfurt as we did in QF4!“

Fri, 22.03.2019: Fehervar AV19 vs. EC Red Bull Salzburg (19:15, DIGI Sport live)

best-of-seven-series: 1:3
Referees: GRUBER, STERNAT, Rezek, Zgonc.
• EC Red Bull Salzburg would qualify for the semifinals with a road-win in Szekesfehervar on Friday. The Austrians are leading in the best-of-seven-series 3:1. A club leading 3:1 in the Quarterfinals has always moved up to the semifinals so far (21 times).
• In the Quarterfinals 2019, fewest goals (25) have been potted in the series between Fehervar AV19 nd EC Red Bull Salzburg, because, Quarterfinal #1 (1:0) and Quarterfinal #2 (3:2/OT) have been low scoring games. In four meetings have been scored 25 goals so far.
• The Red Bulls will travel with good memories to Hungary on Friday. The Mozart Citizens have won three straight Playoff meetings with Fehervar AV19 (3:2/OT, 6:4, 5:4). Besides, the Austrians have been on fire lately too: Ryan Duncan and Co. netted eleven goals out of the last two matches.
• Fehervar AV19’s Janos Hari (5 points – 1G/4A) and EC Red Bull Salzburg‘s Ryan Duncan (6 points – 4G/2A) and John Hughes (6 points - 1G/5A) are their teams best scorers in the Playoffs.
• The two teams are on eye-level in all special statistics (Power Play, Penalty Killing, scoring% and Fair Play) in the Playoffs.
Quotes:
Hannu Järvenpää, Headcoach Fehervar AV19: „Salzburg is a strong team, but we can play good hockey too and we have already beaten them. I trust in my team. We have to play more compact in the defense.“
Matthias Trattnig, defenseman EC Red Bull Salzburg: „We have to play as a team and we have to show a fast hockey-game. We want to finish the series in Hungary. It’s a long trip there.“