Pare keeps Graz on top

Jean-Philippe Pare broke open a 3-3 tie in the third period with a couple of goals sending Graz on its way to a 6-3 win in Klagenfurt.

Brad Purdie scored a pair of goals in a losing cause as Linz was on the short end of a 3-2 shootout loss to Alba Volan.
Newcomer Yves Sarault scored in his first appearance for Vienna and Frederic Cassivi made 28 saves to lead the Capitals to a 4-1 victory over Zagreb.
Todd Elik notched a pair of assists in Jesenice's 4-3 shootout win in Ljubljana.
Kelsey Wilson and Mike Siklenka each had a goal and an assist leading Salzburg to 4-2 triumph over Villach.