Overview
- Liam Kirk scored twice for Berlin, sealing the win just 14 seconds into sudden-death overtime.
- Dresden led through Tomas Andres and later Alec McCrea before Ty Ronning tied it late to force overtime.
- An announced 32,248 spectators filled Dresden’s Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion for the outdoor DEL showpiece in freezing conditions.
- Coaches Serge Aubin and Gerry Fleming praised the event and their teams, with the Eislöwen voicing pride despite the narrow loss.
- The spectacle included a pullunder-clad set by comedian Olaf Schubert and reports of pyrotechnics from Eisbären supporters.