Overview
- Eisbären Berlin edged Dresdner Eislöwen 3:2 after just 14 seconds of overtime, with Liam Kirk scoring twice including the decider.
- Dresden struck first through Tomas Andres and led again via Alec McCrea before Ty Ronning leveled late to force the extra session.
- The outdoor showcase packed Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion with 32,248 spectators in temperatures around minus nine degrees Celsius.
- The spectacle blended hockey and entertainment, featuring tenor René Pape’s anthem, Olaf Schubert’s on-ice set in a sleeveless sweater, and pyro from visiting fans.
- Coaches Serge Aubin and Gerry Fleming praised the event and their teams, and Eislöwen CEO Maik Walsdorf hailed the night as a success and noted Dresden still earned a point.