The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the DEL2 playoffs as the Dresdner Eislöwen and Ravensburg Towerstars prepare for their decisive Game 7. After a back-and-forth battle, the Eislöwen outlasted their rivals in overtime, 4-3, on Sunday, setting the scene for a winner-takes-all clash on Tuesday.

A nail-biting Game 6 saw the Eislöwen edge closer to securing their spot in the DEL, but they had to dig deep to turn the tables on the resilient Towerstars.

• Tied at 3-3 after regulation, the Eislöwen found their winner in overtime, thanks to a stunning goal from Felix Schütz, who buried the puck past Towerstars’ netminder Alex Winter. Schütz’s heroics have now put the Eislöwen one game away from a historic promotion to the DEL.
• Eislöwen coach Pontus potenti Sundblad addressed his team’s resilience following the match: “The team showed great character tonight. We found a way to win when it mattered most. Now, we’ll prepare for the biggest game of the season.” (Source)

The Towerstars, undeterred, are eager to defend their home ice as the two teams prepare to renew hostilities on Tuesday. The winner will secure their place among the DEL elite next season, adding plenty of spice to this tantalizing encounter.

• Sundblad, looking ahead to the vital clash, admitted, “Game 7 is one of every player’s dreams. It’s what we all live for.” (Source)

With the chance to write their names in history, the Eislöwen will need to channel their Game 6 heroics once more to overcome the challenge presented by the Towerstars on their home ice. As the city of Dresden holds its breath, one thing is clear: come Tuesday, sports fans across Germany will be treated to a playoff encounter not to be missed.