Overview
- EHC Red Bull Munich won 5–2 in Dresden and have now taken 13 of their past 15 games, leaving the promoted Eislöwen anchored to last place.
- Eisbären Berlin ended a four-game losing streak with a 5–2 home victory over Nürnberg, restoring a one-point cushion over Bremerhaven for sixth place.
- Kölner Haie edged Schwenningen 6–5 for their 12th win in 13, consolidating top spot after building a 3–0 first-period lead.
- Fischtown Pinguins beat Löwen Frankfurt 5–4 in overtime on Matt Abt’s 62nd-minute winner, staying within reach of the direct playoff berths.
- ERC Ingolstadt forward Daniel Pietta made his 1,017th regular-season appearance, becoming the DEL’s all-time leader after surpassing Mirko Lüdemann.