Underdogs Düsseldorf EC triumph over frontrunners ERC Ingolstadt, securing a decisive 4-1 victory.
In a tense and exciting game, Düsseldorf EG emerged victorious against ERC Ingolstadt with a final score of 4:1. The match, held at the PSD Bank Dome, saw Düsseldorf take the lead at 29 minutes and 24 seconds in the game, thanks to a goal by Drake Rymsha, which was awarded after a video review.
The first period started on a challenging note for Düsseldorf, with Morgan Ellis putting Ingolstadt ahead at the 3 minutes and 18 seconds mark. However, Düsseldorf EG showed resilience, scoring the first goal of the game just before the end of the first period, with Tyler Angle equalizing, assisted by Alec McCrea.
The second period saw both teams battling it out, with Ingolstadt starting the game dominating with many chances. Goalkeeper Henrik Haukeland played heroically for Düsseldorf EG, making several crucial saves to keep the score level.
In the final period, Düsseldorf EG stepped up their game. Rymsha scored another goal at 46 minutes and 40 seconds, extending Düsseldorf's lead to 3:1. The game then took an exciting turn when Ingolstadt pulled their goalie for an extra attacker with four minutes left in the game. However, Rymsha sealed the win for Düsseldorf with an empty-net goal at 56 minutes and 40 seconds.
Unfortunately, Düsseldorf EG was without Ryan McKiernan due to short notice, and key players Torsten Ankert, Rick Schofield, and Oliver Mebus were out due to injury. Despite these setbacks, the team managed only three shots on goal in the first 18 minutes, but they rallied in the latter half of the game to secure the win.
Laurin Braun made his debut for Düsseldorf EG in the forward line, and Jacob Pivonka was the extra import player on the bench. Bernhard Ebner was in the lineup for Düsseldorf EG throughout the game.
Looking ahead, Düsseldorf EG will face the Straubing Tigers on Friday, January 10, at the PSD Bank Dome. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 PM. On Sunday, January 12, Berlin Polar Bears will visit Düsseldorf, with the puck drop at 2:00 PM.
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