The Eisbären Berlin celebrated their fifth win in a row in the DEL against the Nuremberg Ice Tigers and took first place. But ERC Ingolstadt can still counter.
After a 5:2 (2:1, 0:1, 3:0) in Nuremberg, the champions are currently one point ahead of the Ingolstadt team, who can jump back to the top of the table in the afternoon against the Iserlohn Roosters.
Polar bears in happiness
However, Berlin had to work hard to continue its series. Ty Ronning’s early goal from a penalty (5th) was countered by Cole Maier for Nuremberg (8th). The American also had an answer ready to Berlin’s renewed lead by Liam Kirk (17th) (38th). Previously, the polar bears had survived almost six minutes, sometimes even twice outnumbered.
After Roman Kechter missed Nuremberg’s lead with a penalty at the beginning of the final third, Zach Boychuck scored for Berlin (43′). Leo Pföderl (55th) and again Ronning (56th) made the decision shortly before the end.
Cologne Sharks series breaks
Behind the top duo, runner-up Bremerhaven has consolidated third place. The Fishtown Pinguins won against the Schwenninger Wild Wings 2:1 (1:0, 0:0, 1:1).
The Kölner Haie missed the jump to fourth place and remain sixth. After three wins in a row, the KEC lost 2:3 (0:2, 1:0, 1:1) against relegation candidate Augsburger Panther.