Overview
- Ty Ronning scored the decisive goal at 62 minutes after Berlin erased a two‑goal deficit.
- Markus Vikingstad struck twice, including a solo equaliser in the 50th minute highlighted as the goal of the night.
- Leonhard Pföderl began the third‑period surge with the 2–3 goal following earlier power‑play struggles.
- Mannheim built a 3–1 lead through Lukas Kälble at 0:25, 16‑year‑old Max Penkin at 11 minutes, and Anthony Greco at 31.
- Coach Serge Aubin lauded his players for staying with the game and pointed to a stronger second half as the difference.