According to journalist Stephan Roth ("Blick"), the 25-year-old goaltender left his crease, because he strained his thigh during the first period. The Lions did not want to risk to further injure the starting goaltender and kept him out as a precautionary measure.
ZSC-Goalie Lukas Flüeler blieb gegen Färjestads (2:3 n.V.) nach dem 1. Drittel vorsichtshalber draussen: Oberschenkelzerrung.
— Stephan Roth (@9Roth) August 23, 2014