Overview

• The champions overpowered the Eislöwen 6:2 in Berlin, with goals from Ty Ronning, Korbinian Geibel, Andreas Eder, Marcel Noebels, Liam Kirk and Blaine Byron.
• Dresden notched its first-ever DEL goal through Austin Ortega, and Trevor Parkes added a late second for the visitors.
• Berlin start as clear title favorites after four championships in five years, prompting renewed talk of a possible dynasty.
• The core remains intact after the offseason, with forwards Andreas Eder and Markus Vikingstad the key additions.
• Captain Kai Wissmann is out with an Achilles injury, and the DEL will pause for four weeks during the Milan–Cortina Olympics in February.