Eisbären Berlin Secure 4:2 Win in Straubing to Lead DEL Quarterfinals 2:0
The defending champions overcame early challenges with efficient scoring and key performances to extend their dominance over the Straubing Tigers.
- Liam Kirk, Zach Boychuk, Marcel Noebels, and Gabriel Fontaine scored for the Eisbären Berlin in the 4:2 victory.
- Joshua Samanski gave Straubing an early lead in the second period, but Berlin responded quickly with Kirk's equalizer in the 24th minute.
- Boychuk's power-play goal and Noebels' strike extended the Eisbären's lead, though Travis St. Denis kept Straubing within reach at 3:2.
- Gabriel Fontaine sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final 10 seconds of the game.
- This marks the Eisbären's seventh consecutive victory over the Tigers, solidifying their position as favorites to advance to the semifinals.