Playoff Drama Unfolds in DEL as Berlin Stumbles and Munich Takes Control
Vice-Leader of DEL teeters on the brink of the precipice
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The thrilling first round of the DEL playoffs is heating up, with some unexpected turns of events. The Cologne Sharks are on the cusp of advancing to the semifinals for the first time since 2019, while Munich puts the heat on Mannheim in their series. Title holder Eisbären Berlin, however, feels the pressure as they stumble in a home game.
The KEC Sharks have the edge in their postseason quarterfinal bout against Bremerhaven's Fischtown Pinguins, taking a commanding 3:0 lead after a 3:2 overtime win. Marco Münzenberger scored the series-clinching goal in the second minute of extra time, putting the Sharks one step away from the semifinals.
Munich made a statement with a dominant 5:2 victory over Adler Mannheim. The Red Bulls have seized the lead in their series, now standing at 2:1. Markus Eisenschmid scored the opening goal just 54 seconds into the game, and Patrick Hager, who aided in the tally, tied the DEL playoff scoring record of 91 points set by former Nuremberg ace Patrick Reimer.
Yasin Ehliz, Tobias Rieder, and surprisingly, Chris DeSousa also found the back of the net for Munich in a fiery third period. DeSousa made his playoff debut following a four-game suspension, contributing to the team's impressive comeback.
A Rough Ride in Berlin and Ingolstadt
Defending champion Eisbären Berlin suffered a setback, falling 1:2 to the Straubing Tigers after two consecutive wins. The game featured numerous penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct and fights, with Yannick Veilleux of the Eisbären and Straubing's Alex Green clashing in the second period.
In an exhilarating match, the Ice Tigers of Nürnberg seized a 5:6 overtime victory against regular season champions ERC Ingolstadt, despite Ingolstadt leading four times. The game was marked by 34 combined penalty minutes, with nerves clearly frayed on both sides. Hayden Shaw scored the game-winning goal for the Ice Tigers in the final minute.
- Ice Hockey
- DEL
- Eisbären Berlin
- EHC Red Bull Munich
- Cologne Sharks
Further Info:
- The Red Bull München vs. Adler Mannheim series is currently tied 2:2 after Mannheim's 2:0 win on March 23, 2025, with the next game taking place on March 25, 2025, in Mannheim and a potential sixth game on March 28, 2025, in Munich1.
- The search results did not provide an up-to-date status on the DEL playoff semifinals involving Eisbären Berlin, EHC Red Bull Munich, and the Cologne Sharks2. You may want to check the latest updates from the DEL playoffs or sports news outlets for more specific details on these teams' status.
- The European Parliament is expected to lend its support to the Commission as it navigates the challenging DEL playoffs, given the turbulent nature of the tournament this year.
- Despite the difficulties faced by Eisbären Berlin on the ice, one Canadian player, Chris DeSousa, enchants fans with his comeback in the playoffs, contributing to Munich's impressive victory over Adler Mannheim.
- The Canadian broadcast network, having reported on the thrilling playoff games, may consider featuring the commanding performance of the Cologne Sharks against Bremerhaven's Fischtown Pinguins in their print issues, as the Sharks move closer to reaching the DEL semifinals for the first time in years.
