Eisbären Berlin Dominate Adler Mannheim to Claim DEL Top Spot

The reigning champions delivered a commanding 9-3 victory, with Liam Kirk recording a hat-trick and Berlin seizing the league lead.

The Eisbären Berlin defeated the Adler Mannheim 9-3 in a decisive performance, marking Mannheim's heaviest home loss in DEL history.
Liam Kirk led the offensive charge with a hat-trick, bringing his total to 11 goals in six games since Christmas.
The victory propelled Berlin to the top of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga standings, overtaking ERC Ingolstadt.
Berlin's scoring surge included three goals in just over two minutes during the second period, breaking open a previously tight game.
Mannheim's struggles continued with their fifth consecutive loss, despite moments of competitiveness early in the match.