The Eisbären Berlin have stopped their series of failures in the DEL. But the problems also became clear with the victory in Bietigheim.
On Thursday evening (October 27th, 2022), the German champions, who had previously suffered four defeats in a row in the German Ice Hockey League, won 5: 2 (1: 0, 1: 1, 3: 1) at the Bietigheim Steelers. Zach Boychuk scored twice, while Giovanni Fiore, Kevin Clark and Manuel Wiederer also scored for the capitals.
Busy start
In front of 2,173 spectators in the Bietigheimer Arena, the Berliners got off to a shaky start and were lucky that the home side were unable to convert their early chances.
In their first power play, the guests got going better, Fiore scored when the Bietigheimer were just complete again. The capitals now determined the game, but failed to extend their narrow lead.
Goalkeeper error by Markkanen
The hosts were able to equalize in the second period. Eisbären goalie Juho Markkanen deflected a cross from Bietigheim defender Mathew Maione into his own net.
However, the Berliners were not shocked: Shortly thereafter, Clark took the lead again. In the final section, Wiederer was able to increase after a counterattack.
Boychuk puts the lid on
The hosts came on to Evan Jasper’s goal, but Boychuk secured the polar bears’ success with two late goals.