Following a solid 3:1 derby victory over Straubing, EHC Red Bull München heads to Berlin for a crucial matchup against the Eisbären, who are renowned ten-time champions of the DEL. Team captain Patrick Hager marks a significant milestone by playing his 400th game with the club, underlining his wealth of experience with 959 DEL matches and 88 encounters against the Eisbären. Hager acknowledges Berlin’s “incredible quality” in offense this season, identifying them as a formidable opponent in the league.
The Eisbären possess a potent forward line, with Ty Ronning, Leo Pföderl, and Gabriel Fontaine significantly contributing to their offense, ranking second to fourth in the DEL scoring chart. Notably, Ronning leads the league with 14 goals, averaging 1.53 points per game. The Eisbären’s balanced roster features solid defensive players like Kai Wissmann and Jonas Müller and reliable goaltending options in Jake Hildebrand and Jonas Stettmer, although their home performance has been slightly weaker than their away games.
Historically, the head-to-head record favors Red Bull München, holding a winning percentage of 57% against the Eisbären. Nevertheless, they seek to balance their gameplay and intensify their efforts in the upcoming match to even the season’s score after previously succumbing to a 2:3 loss at home. Hager emphasizes the need for hard work and diligent duel wins to secure a positive result in Berlin, highlighting the imperative of established team structure to avoid defensive vulnerabilities.
EHC Red Bull München aims to harness their recent winning momentum against the Eisbären Berlin, a team known for their elite offensive talent and solid defensive structure. With crucial players like Ty Ronning excelling in scoring, and captain Patrick Hager’s wealth of experience, the matchup promises to be competitive. History favors München, but they must improve their home performance to succeed in Berlin.
