Overview
- Adler Mannheim leads the best-of-seven quarterfinal 2-0 after a 5-4 overtime win in Bremerhaven.
- The Pinguins forced overtime when Colt Conrad scored in the final seconds after coach Alexander Sulzer pulled goalie Kristers Gudlevskis.
- Zach Solow scored the winner six minutes into overtime on a power play that followed a tripping penalty on Vladimir Eminger.
- Bremerhaven’s players and staff criticized the referees, citing an uncalled hit on Andy Miele and an icing call during their penalty kill before the deciding goal.
- The series now returns to Mannheim for Game 3, where the home side can try to build on its lead.