20
20:10
End of 1st third That was the first third. The guests take the 1-0 into the dressing room.
20
20:10
Smith deflects a shot from Boyle in the slot. The disc flies over the gate in an arc lamp.
20
20:09
Another icing against Berlin.
19
20:07
Anything else before the break? Don Jackson’s team continues to define the game.
18
20:06
Great save from Haukeland! Pföderl and Noebels drive the counterattack on the goal of Upper Bavaria. Again Pföderl brings the cross pass on the trowel. Noebels pulls straight away, but Haukeland stretches out and holds on strong.
17
20:05
Tiffels wants to get the disc under the bar from a short distance and from an acute angle. But his shot flies over the box and hits the Plexiglas.
16
20:03
The polar bears are complete again.
15
20:03
Munich remains dangerous! Niederberger and the outside network prevent the equalizer.
14
20:02
Parkes is the outnumbered target player. First it is Ortega, who puts his strike partner in the limelight, then Redmond. Both attempts fly dangerously towards the box from the middle, but not past Niederberger.
13
20:00
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Kevin Clark (Eisbären Berlin)
That was one too many! A change error of the guests ensures the majority of the EHC.
13
19:59
Jonas Müller fails from a distance. Mark Zengerle returns the disc to the blue line where the defender unwraps the slap shot. Henrik Haukeland holds with the catch hand.
12
19:57
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Jonathon Blum (EHC Munich)
Blum has to go into the cooler for a hold and provides the first polar bear power play of the evening.
11
19:56
Tiffels wants to allude to Parkes behind the goal, who has started a direct shot. Noebels defends strongly and takes away the pass.
10
19:52
But the red bulls just continue where they left off. Parkes wants to poke a rebound past Niederberger, who extends the schooner. Zengerle can clarify.
9
19:51
So early drama in game 4: Munich does not get the goal and the reigning champion scores in return.
9
19:48
Goal for Eisbären Berlin, 0:1 by Matt White
Munich makes the game and the polar bears score! This template is a masterpiece by Frank Hördler, who stages Matt White with a diagonal pass from his own zone and outplays the entire EHC back team. White closes in front of Henrik Haukeland from a short distance and hits the right corner of the cross.
8th
19:47
There are also no protests from Munich. They should be very satisfied with their start so far, even if the first goal has not yet come.
8th
19:46
It stays the same: Schütz hindered Niederberger in the goal area. It’s still 0-0.
8th
19:46
Schütz touches Niederberger slightly with his skate in the slot. Niederberger falls shortly thereafter.
8th
19:45
Munich is cheering because the disc in the Berlin box is ringing! Schütz is in the goal area at the end. The goal does not count at first, but is checked.
7
19:42
Suddenly there is a crash in the middle of the ice. O’Brien is checked by Hördler to such an extent that he first needs to get back on his feet. Hördler just stands still, the check was fair!
6
19:41
Both Munich and Berlin ensure an unbelievable atmosphere in this final game.
5
19:39
And the people of the capital come dangerously in front of the goal. Pföderl brings the disc over the neutral zone and has three Munich hanging on his back. In the fall, the cross pass comes to Noebels, who wants to overcome Haukeland with his legs. The Norwegian is there for the first time and closes the door.
4
19:36
Now White and Ehliz: On the left side, the striker comes to a conclusion, coming flat. White was ready for the rebound, but Niederberger grabbed it.
3
19:35
The first good opportunity goes to Upper Bavaria, who have made plans here early on. A powerful start that was immediately rewarded with the first top chance.
2
19:34
What a move by Justin Schütz! The Munich player leaves Kai Wissmann in the circle, plays the puck through his legs and pulls it into the slot. His backhand shot is defused by Mathias Niederberger.
1
19:31
Ehliz is looking for the way to the middle, but fails just behind the blue line. Is Berlin putting on such a grandiose defensive performance as in the last game?
1
19:30
game start Game 4 is on!
19:29
The anthem has been played, the starting six have been called. It can start at any moment!
19:29
Of course, Henrik Haukeland will start in goal for the Red Bulls, who has delivered just as well in these playoffs as his opponent. Mathias Niederberger wants to keep the guests’ box clean.
19:25
In any case, the atmosphere in the ice rink fits the occasion perfectly. Because the hut is literally bursting with euphoria!
19:23
Good and bad news in the lineup of the capitals: top scorer Blaine Byron returns to his ranks between Marcel Noebels and Leo Pföderl. Zach Boychuk is out after his injury from the last game. Don Jackson has also tweaked his line-up for the hosts. Konrad Abeltshauser will be replaced on defense by Andrew O’Brien today.
19:20
In the polar bears, a DEL legend can be crowned German champion for the ninth time today! Of course, Frank Hördler knows exactly how the pot feels that Berlin can defend with a win today. However, the last win in a series remains the toughest. Munich will appear in all-or-nothing mode today. Nevertheless: After two wins in a row, the Berlin chest has naturally become broader.
19:17
Patrik Hager and head coach Don Jackson agree that there is not much between the two teams. “It was a physical game where the team that makes one more mistake and falls behind has a problem,” said the head coach. “The little things make the difference. In the end, we missed the one blocked shot,” says Hager after game 3. Nevertheless, the season should be kept alive in game 4. Jackson is confident: “Of course we will continue with a great attitude and the belief that we will come back and win the next game.” Can the EHC deal with the pressure and convert it into power? Munich have enough veterans in their ranks, like Hager or Frank Mauer, who should know how to approach these crucial games.
19:12
Of course, the people of Munich are hoping for the support of their fans, who will provide a good tailwind in the sold-out Olympic ice stadium. The Red Bulls felt particularly comfortable on their own ice in these playoffs. So far there have only been victories – with one exception. Frans Nielsen gave Oberbayern the only defeat in game 2 of this series of finals with his goal in the second extra time
19:09
The EHC and the polar bears deliver in this series. Game 1 went to Munich 4:3, before the capital city team was able to score 3:2 in game two in the second overtime on Sunday and put it 1:1. On Monday it was Berlin again, who triumphed 2-1. It was always exactly one goal that made the difference. A mistake that ultimately decided between victory and defeat. This series is a crime thriller and today chapter four starts. The divise is clear: the record champions want to clarify the case as quickly as possible and start the celebrations tonight. If Bayern have their way, the story will only be completed in the fifth and last game.
19:01
The final hit of the Eisbären Berlin and the EHC Red Bull Munich goes into the next round! And tonight the German championship 2021/22 can be decided. First against second – Berlin against Munich. Game 4 of this gripping series is upon us. Will Berlin make the ninth championship in the club’s history clear today, or can Munich keep the chance of the next championship title since 2018 and force an all-important game 5? This much is clear: the two best German ice hockey teams this season will not give up a single centimeter of the ice. So we can expect fast, tough and exciting ice hockey for the championship title – it’s about to start!