Eisbären Berlin Secure Playoff Spot with 4-2 Victory Over Straubing Tigers

The defending champions clinch a DEL quarterfinal berth with eight games remaining, overcoming injuries to key players.

Eisbären Berlin defeated the Straubing Tigers 4-2 in their third consecutive home win in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
Leonhard Pföderl led the team with two goals, including his 250th career DEL goal, and two assists in the game.
The victory ensured the Eisbären's qualification for the playoff quarterfinals, making them the second team to secure a spot after ERC Ingolstadt.
Despite missing all four regular centers due to injuries, the team adapted with Pföderl stepping into the center role and contributing significantly.
The team aims to overtake league leaders ERC Ingolstadt in the remaining games to secure home advantage throughout the playoffs.