Overview
- Dominik Kahun scored on his first Deutschland Cup appearance since 2017, positioning himself for Olympic consideration.
- Leon Ehliz, Sinn, and Michaelis added the other goals as Germany controlled a physical, tightly contested game.
- Kreis said the team had to work hard physically and mentally throughout, describing the level as almost world championship caliber.
- Germany faces Austria on Saturday and Slovakia on Sunday in Landshut as the round-robin tournament continues.
- BILD reports that NHL stars led by Leon Draisaitl are viewed as locks for the 2026 Olympic roster, intensifying competition for remaining places.