Overview

• Eisbären Berlin defeated Kölner Haie 5-1 in Game 1 of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga finals, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
• Liam Kirk opened the scoring just 25 seconds into the game and added a second goal in the third period, leading Berlin’s offense.
• Korbinian Geibel, Kai Wissmann, and Leonhard Pföderl contributed goals for Berlin, while Alexandre Grenier scored Cologne’s lone goal.
• The game was played before a sell-out crowd of 14,200 at Berlin’s Arena am Ostbahnhof, showcasing strong fan support for the defending champions.
• Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday in Cologne at 19:00, broadcast live on Magentasport and DF1, as Berlin aims to extend their series lead.