With the culmination of the 2024/25 Champions Hockey League season now under 20 days away, it’s time to remind ourselves just how well our Finalists, ZSC Lions Zurich and Färjestad Karlstad, have played up to this point and compare their LGT Top Scorers and a few players that could make a big difference on the ice come the big game - scroll down to find out who we picked!

Starting with the LGT Top Scorers - we've got two players who have been lethal all season long and were both honoured by being short-listed for the prestigious 2024/25 LGT MVP Award some weeks ago (don't forget - the winner will be announced at the CHL Final!).

Sven Andrighetto

31-year-old Swiss international Sven Andrighetto has been a menace on Europe's biggest club ice hockey stage, racking up a whopping 20 points (8G, 12A) in 11 games played as it looks like he's been laser-focused on productivity.

The former Montréal Canadien and Colorado Avalanche forward wasn't as prolific in the Regular Season, but when the intensity really ramped up in the knockout rounds, he's proved himself again and again.

A three-point night against the Straubing Tigers in the Round of 16 First Game was just the start, as Andrighetto scored four points in the Return Game, four more across the Quarter-Finals against a resilient Eisbären Berlin side and four in their Semi-Finals series against reigning CHL Champions Genève-Servette.

A healthy split of goals and assists have made the Zurich player a nuisance for both goalies and defencemen and helped the Swiss side sway games in their favour - watch out for him on the CHL Final ice!

Oskar Steen

This 26-year-old talent has been a blast since joining Färjestad Karlstad ahead of this season and Oskar Steen's excellent performances in the Champions Hockey League leave him Top Scorer of the Swedish club heading into the biggest game of the CHL calendar.

Steen has cemented himself firmly atop the Regular Season Winners' scoring charts with 18 points (6G, 12A) in 12 games played - that's a whopping 1.5 points-per-game average!

Steen has been a workhorse for the in-form Finalists, recording a mighty +11 plus/minus, two powerplay goals, a game-winner and producing close to 4,5 Expected Goals - nearly double that of his second-placed teammate.

He's also been actively taking part of Färjestad's all-on physical play with a strong seven hits. The cherry on top is his sparkling face-off percentage that's nearing the stunning 70% mark.

Who else to look out for?

Have a scroll through the gallery to see a few star players who we think will play a BIG role in the CHL Final!

Denis Malgin, ZSC Lions Zurich

With 17 points (6G, 11A) in 10 games played, Zurich's Denis Malgin has been a huge asset to the reigning Swiss champions, providing all-important goals when it mattered most. (Photo: Berend Stettler)

Michael Lindqvist, Färjestad Karlstad

Somewhat overshadowed by teammate Oskar Steen's big season, faithful Färjestad player Michael Lindqvist has been one of the leading forces making the magic happen for the Swedes this CHL campaign with a whopping 11 assists to his name ahead of the big Final. (Photo: Fredrik Karlsson)

Mikko Lehtonen, ZSC Lions Zurich

D-man Lehtonen has really stepped up his game this season, dishing out eight assists and scoring two goals to lead the Zurich blueliners heading into the big game. He's also the team leader in time on ice with over 20 minutes per game on average! (Photo: L. Minkala)

Joel Nyström, Färjestad Karlstad

We're counting on youth with this pick, as the 22-year-old, 189cm D-man is most often the final player guarding the goalie and the net. He's quick, strong, physical and dependable - everything a perfect defenceman should be. Keep an eye on Nyström! (Photo: Fredrik Karlsson)

Juho Lammikko, ZSC Lions Zurich

A point-per-game average thanks to a very consistent record of five goals and six assists, a face-off win percentage greater than 50% and a superb +12 plus/minus have made Finnish forward Juho Lammikko a mighty player to face out on the ice and one that can do some real damage in the CHL Final. (Photo: Berend Stettler)

Magnus Nygren, Färjestad Karlstad

The Färjestad players experience and dominant play have made him a huge asset to the Regular Season Winners this season. Two goals and six assists, 15 blocked shots and six hits accompanied by a high 19+ minutes of time on ice per game on average make this a star defenceman to look out for come the big game. (Photo: Fredrik Karlsson)

Be sure to return next week to read more about our Finalists head-to-head, as we cover the all-important goaltenders and take a deep dive into team stats!