Straubing Tigers Defeat Eisbären Berlin to Narrow DEL Playoff Series

The defending champions faltered in the final period, allowing Straubing to secure a 2:1 comeback victory and cut Berlin's series lead to 2:1.

The Straubing Tigers overcame a 0:1 deficit in the final period to defeat the Eisbären Berlin 2:1 in Game 3 of the DEL quarterfinals.
Michael Connolly and Philip Samuelsson scored decisive goals for Straubing in the 42nd and 46th minutes, respectively.
Liam Kirk scored Berlin's only goal early in the second period after a Straubing defensive error.
The game, marked by heightened physicality and frequent penalties, disrupted Berlin's rhythm, especially in the final period.
The series now moves to Straubing for Game 4 on Sunday, where the Tigers have a chance to even the best-of-seven series at 2:2.