Overview
- Markus Vikingstad was hurt in the opening period of Sunday's 5–2 win over Nürnberg, and Manuel Wiederer had already missed the previous three games.
- Eisbären sit sixth in the DEL after halting a four-game losing streak with the victory over the Ice Tigers.
- Wiederer has three goals and five assists in 30 league games this season, while Vikingstad has 12 goals and eight assists in 33.
- Captain Kai Wissmann and forward Ty Ronning remain unavailable, and Patrick Khodorenko is out for the season with a serious knee injury.
- Head coach Serge Aubin faces further lineup reshuffling as injuries continue to thin the forward group.