In the end it was very quiet in the sold-out arena at Berlin’s Ostbahnhof. After 21 minutes, the more than 10,000 spectators were still so optimistic – after all, their team was already 3-0 up after goals from Kevin Clark (12th), Zach Boychuk (15th) and Leo Pföderl (21st).
But the Munich team didn’t give up – and it was worth it. Patrick Hager (30th, 32nd), Ben Smith (34th) and Zach Redmond (55th). made sure Bayern won.
“We came out well, despite yesterday’s game we gave it our all”said polar bear captain Frank Hördler at MagentaSport: “We had a good chance of winning today. It was the little things that made the difference.” Munich’s Konrad Abeltshauser praised his teammates: “Absolutely amazing what the guys have brought to the ice.”