21.
20:21
Into the second third! Which team can secure the upper hand in the Bayern derby?
21.
8:20 p.m
Start of 2nd third
20.
8:07 p.m
Third conclusion:
After 20 minutes played, the South Schlager between Munich and Ingolstadt is still tied 0-0. It was a lively start for both teams, and within two minutes the first top-class players were recorded. Above all, Gabriel Fontaine’s free counterattack should have made it 1-0, but both goalies were very stable in their positional play and provided the necessary support with strong reflexes. It was a fast game with high running intensity, but without too much physical effort. Numerous turnovers and inaccurate passes in front of the goal caused moments of change, and neither team was able to put their stamp on the rhythm of the game. At times the Schanzer were the more active team, but often the final pass in front of the goal failed. Shortly before the end, Munich had another double chance via Yasin Ehliz, but the attacker missed both opportunities from the right slot and missed the lead at the break. See you in the second section!
20.
20:02
End of 1st third
20.
20:02
The guests are also very stable defensively today, keeping the Munich team close to the boards. But then the disc slips into the slot, Yasin Ehliz has a double chance on the right side, but his backhand fails twice due to goalie Devin Williams’ outstanding reflex. This is by far the home team’s best phase, but it was not crowned with success.
18.
8:00 p.m
Missed by centimeters! The hosts had their best chance in the early stages with a counterattack via Gabriel Fontaine. This time, after winning a target, we quickly move forward again, but the through ball is too imprecise. If it had arrived, it would have been the next big chance.
16.
19:57
But the Munich team is also finding it difficult to put their stamp on the Bayern derby. Lots of turnovers characterize the action, it’s often coast to coast, but the precision in front of the goal is still missing. Can a team shift gears again before the break?
15.
7:55 p.m
The Schanzer will not be able to repeat their main round victory with 113 points from last season this season, but second place is still possible. However, the opening program in Munich and Friday in Cologne are tough, so a win would actually be needed today. But so far the race here in the Süd-Schlager remains completely open.
14.
19:53
Phew, next tight box! From the right boards, Ryan Murphy puts the disc into the slot. At the wrong time, Peter Abbandonato turns away from the pass and deflects the puck from Genoa to the feet of Brady Ferguson, who can no longer put the ball through goalie Devin Williams’ braces from point-blank range.
13.
19:51
It remains a very restless and hectic phase, both teams can repeatedly advance into the attacking third, but the decisive pass is often too imprecise. In addition, both goalies do a good job and exude a lot of security with good positional play.
12.
7:50 p.m
With shots on goal now 10:4, the Munich team is the slightly more active team, with a lot of pressure coming from Taro Hirose, especially on the left side. Gabriel Fontaine then has the next good opportunity, but in his attempt the angle ends up being too acute. The Ingolstadt team now takes this as an opportunity and attacks the slot, but Abbandonato’s decisive pass is too imprecise.
10.
19:46
So far it’s been an intense game in terms of running performance. A lot of kilometers are covered, and there is a lot of pressure, especially when pressing against possession of the puck. However, there is still a lack of intensity in the duels, Leon Hüttl simply takes a shot without being pressured by the blue line, but goalie Antoine Bibeau has the target safely in his hand.
9.
19:44
Icing occurs again and again on both sides, and the pressing after losing a disc is high. So Rieder gets to the puck, but can’t find a pass point and pushes the ball away from his own half early on. After the two big chances, both teams are struggling to get dangerously in front of the goal.
7.
19:42
As a result, it remains a lively scanning at eye level. Both teams can establish themselves in the attacking third, but chances should also be created through quick transitions, although so far they have not been crowned with success.
6.
7:39 p.m
Both teams have had a great chance so far, shortly before the power play Gabriel Fontaine went freely towards the goal after a steal in the neutral zone. But on the backhand side, goalie Devin Williams closes the short corner in time. A good opportunity in each case, a strong save in each case, both teams are fully involved in the game.
4.
7:37 p.m
For now, the Schanzer keep the score, also because the defense moves around the goal. The hosts do get some shots, but none of the shots are really dangerous. The ERC can break free repeatedly and then it continues in equal numbers.
2.
7:35 p.m
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Chris Jandric (ERC Ingolstadt)
The home team is on the power play for the first time early on, Jandric incurs a small penalty for delaying the game and has to go into the freezer early. Can the strong Munich line score the first goal in the majority?
2.
19:34
The offensively strong guests opened the scoring. Coming out of the neutral zone with a lot of momentum, Daniel Schmölz has the first chance to shoot. His shot goes just over the right side of the box, also because goalie Bibeau uses a strong reflex to direct the disc over the goal with his shoulder.
1.
19:32
Here we go, the Süd-Schlager, the top game between Munich and Ingolstadt has begun!
1.
7:31 p.m
Game start
19:29
Who will win the race here in the end, who will quickly get back to their usual rhythm and can quickly pick up the common thread in the club? It’s a derby, so the atmosphere is already quite heated beforehand. Meanwhile, both coaches rely on their usual staff:
Munich coach Oliver David starts with goalie Bibeau, followed by Pokka, Wagner, Hirose, Hager and Ehliz.
Ingolstadt trainer Mark French relies on keeper Williams at the beginning, with Breton, Ellis, Agostino, Powell and Girduckis swirling in front of him.
19:24
With only one win from the last four games, the Munich team is under considerable pressure in the race for the top spots after the main round after the Olympic break. The defeat in the top game at the Mannheim Adler probably hurt, the 3:4 was certainly unfortunate. And the 1:3 at Wild Wings Schwenningen would certainly have been imagined differently in the Bavarian capital. There is still a lot of improvement to be made, but the Bavarians can also slip just as far downwards. It looks completely different for the Ingolstadt team: The ERC arrives with five wins from the last six games, only the Eisbären Berlin had to admit defeat 1:2 before the break. Most recently there was a 4-1 mandatory win over the Eislöwen Dresden.
19:12
As soon as the ice hockey tournament at the Olympic Games is over – the final between the USA and Canada was certainly the crowning finale that was hoped for – the domestic league is entering the home straight of the main round. There are still eight game days to go and the fight for the playoff places is in full swing. With 85 points, third-placed ERC Ingolstadt is only one point ahead of EHC Munich, which is in fourth place. It’s getting tight, now the big game is calling. It’s against the direct competitor, even second place, the Adler Mannheim are only four or five points ahead, would still be within reach. But from fifth place, the Tigers Straubing are still well into the draw for the best starting position for the playoffs with 83 points.
7:00 p.m
Hello and welcome to the 45th matchday of the Ice Hockey Bundesliga! In the top game after the Olympic break, EHC Munich welcomes ERC Ingolstadt, the opening face-off in the top game takes place in the SAP Garden at 7:30 p.m.!
