Within the span of three weeks, the opponents will face each other for the second time at Inbox Arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both teams approach this matchup with identical point totals \u2013 26 each. So there is no need to emphasize the importance of the result: the stakes are obvious. During the season, the sides have already played twice, with the Capitals and Zemgale\/LBTU exchanging away victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the most recent meeting, Artis Abols\u2019 team has won only once (4:1 against Energija), suffering defeats against Mogo\/RSU and Prizma. Meanwhile, Kyiv had two games on the schedule and earned victories over Prizma and Riga Hockey School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heading into this match, Zemgale\/LBTU\u2019s top scorer is Rihards Marenis with 20 points (6+14), while Kyiv Capitals captain Martins Karsums has already collected 25 points (8+17).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once again, it should be exciting to watch the duel between these experienced players and the battle between two teams that are direct competitors in the standings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Within the span of three weeks, the opponents will face each other for the second time at Inbox Arena. Both teams approach this matchup with identical point totals \u2013 26 each. So there is no need to emphasize the importance of the result: the stakes are obvious. During the season, the sides have already played … <\/p>\n