Adler Mannheim wins point despite defeat against Eisbären!

Adler Mannheim wins point despite defeat against Eisbären!

On October 29, 2025, Adler Mannheim fans were treated to an exciting and nerve-wracking duel. In the 15th matchday of the current PENNY DEL season 2025/26, the Adler were narrowly defeated by the Eisbären Berlin 3:4 after extra time. Despite the defeat, Mannheim was able to steal a valuable point.

The game started like a textbook for the Eagles, as Lukas Kälble opened the game after just 25 seconds with a goal assisted by Matthias Plachta and Anthony Greco. This early lead put a smile on the fans' faces and ensured a hopeful start. But the Eisbären didn't wait long - Markus Vikingstad equalized in the 10th minute and brought the score to 1:1. Just a minute later, Max Penkin put the Eagles in front again after netting a pass from Reichel and Uba.

Drama in the second half

In the second third, Anthony Greco added in the 31st minute and increased the score to 3-1 for the Eagles. An impressive save by Johan Mattsson in the 35th minute prevented the Eisbären from scoring again, but the Berliners found their way back into the game in the final third. Leo Pföderl made it 2:3 with his goal in the 48th minute and now it was Markus Vikingstad who equalized the score to 3:3 in the 50th minute.

The last minutes of regular time were characterized by a lot of tension, but both teams remained goalless. Overtime had to decide who would claim the day. In the 63rd minute, Ty Ronning secured the victory for the Eisbären with a goal and gave his team the decisive additional point.

Special twists

A highlight of the game was Matthias Plachta's 750th game for Adler Mannheim, a remarkable achievement that did not go unnoticed. Emotions weren't just running high on the ice; In the final stages, some players from both teams were penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, which further fueled the heated atmosphere.

The penalties, handed out just before the end of regular time, led to an intense finish. In particular, the referee's decision against Anthony Greco in the 50th minute caused tempers to run high. Nevertheless, the game was further proof of the passion and skill of both teams.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the Adler Mannheim delivered a strong performance despite the defeat and the close overtime and are certainly already looking forward to the next game. Fans can be excited to see how the season will develop. The next encounter will certainly provide a lot of excitement and hope.

For detailed game statistics and more information about the games, visit Penny DEL and Adler Mannheim.