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The winner earns semi-final clash with Espoo Blues

Jaroslav Bednar scored five goals (including four shoot-out goals) against Ari Sulander in the first game of Slavia Prague against the ZSC Lions, in Zurich. Photo: Getty Images/Bongarts

The Champions Hockey League completes its Group Stage on Wednesday, December 3. All the games will be broadcast live and they’ll also be streamed live on championshockeyleague.com. The highlight is of course the all-decisive Slavia Prague vs. ZSC Lions clash.

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