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Dea Shines on Return as Eisbären Berlin Blank Schwenningen to Bolster Top-Six Push

The performance eased roster strain by signaling progress in Berlin’s injury reintegration.

Overview

  • Berlin beat the Wild Wings 2–0 with power-play and even-strength goals by Liam Kirk and Yannick Veilleux, both assisted by returning Jean-Sébastien Dea.
  • Goaltender Jake Hildebrand posted his second shutout of the season as the hosts limited Schwenningen’s chances.
  • The result strengthened sixth place, widening the gap to Schwenningen in the race for direct play-off qualification.
  • Coach Serge Aubin increased Dea’s minutes by moving him from the fourth to the third line during the game, highlighting a successful reintegration effort.
  • A sold-out crowd of 14,200 watched Berlin claim a third straight home win, with further injury returns reported as possible and a trip to Ingolstadt set for December 18.