The Champions League has had nearly two weeks off since before Thanksgiving as the league resumes to play the quarter-final round. The first game of the day opposes Rögle BK of Angelholm, Sweden and Tappara from Tampere, Finland. These two have lost just one regular-time game in eight games this season, with Rögle BK leading the way with an 8-1 record while Tappara are at 6-1-1. Rögle BK are perhaps the strongest attacking team with 32 goals this season and a solid power-play unit. Tappara may not be as prolific in attack but his defense is up for the challenge, giving up just 11 goals this season.
How to watch Tappara in Rögle BK Today:
Match date: December 6, 2022
Game time: 12 p.m. ET
TV: NHL Network
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Rögle BK are coming off a convincing victory in their last game by beating Red Bull Salzburg in the Round of 16 5-1. Rögle BK scored three of their power play goals. The defending champions lost 6-4 on aggregate to Red Bull Salzburg. Ludvig Larsson scored in two minutes for Rogle BK and the side led 4-0 in the second to dominate the game. Now this club is ahead 5-3 on the aggregate score.
Tappara also made the final last year and is looking to rally today after a 2-2 round of 16 draw against HC Davos. They qualified for this match with only one goal in total. Christian Heljanko was strong in the net for Tappara, stopping 35 shots. He will have to be even sharper to advance against this strong attack from Rögle BK.
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