Overview
- The series stands 3–1 for Adler Mannheim after a 6–1 defeat in Game 4 at Bremerhaven.
- Mannheim can reach the semifinals with a home win in Game 5.
- Forward Brendan O’Donnell sustained a fractured jaw, had surgery, and will miss Game 5.
- Anthony Greco is in line for a possible return after his absence, bringing 16 goals and 31 assists from the regular season.
- Bremerhaven turned to Leon Hungerecker in goal instead of Kristers Gulevskis, shutting down Mannheim’s early looks.