Overview
- Eisbären Berlin beat Straubing 4–2 after Tyler Madden’s early opener, with Liam Kirk scoring twice and Mitchell Reinke adding one before Nicolas Beaudin’s late reply.
- The loss comes two days after Straubing’s 4–1 setback at Schwenninger, halting the leaders’ recent surge.
- ERC Ingolstadt defeated Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven 5–2 to cut the gap behind Straubing to two points.
- EHC Red Bull München routed Augsburger Panther 8–3 for a fifth win in six games, consolidating a play-off berth.
- Löwen Frankfurt lost 5–2 at Nürnberg Ice Tigers, their second defeat in their last three meetings.