The Nürnberg Ice Tigers beat the Grizzlys Wolfsburg 8-1, with Noah Samanski scoring four times. He became the second Nürnberg player to score four goals in a game, after Patrick Reimer. The Ice Tigers led 4-0 after the first period and added to their tally as they claimed three points in the race for top spot in the standings.
The Kölner Haie won the first derby against Krefeld since the Pinguine’s promotion, earning a 4-0 away victory. All four goals came in the final period, while Felix Brückmann recorded a shutout.
Adler Mannheim defeated the Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven 4-3 in overtime. The Straubing Tigers beat Red Bull München 4-2 at home, and the Iserlohn Roosters also won 4-2 at home against the Schwenninger Wild Wings. Eisbären Berlin remained top of the standings after a 5-3 away win over ERC Ingolstadt.