The article discusses the upcoming Olympic events on Tuesday, highlighting the German men's ice hockey team's status as favorites in their quarterfinal qualifier against France, despite having suffered two losses in the preliminary rounds. The team, led by head coach Harold Kreis, will face a French team that finished last in Group A without a victory. The winner of this match will proceed to the semifinals and play against Slovakia, escalating the stakes for the German team, as their performance is closely watched amid expectations of success.

Additionally, the article covers the final opportunity for German biathletes to secure a medal, with a men's relay competition scheduled for 14:30. The German biathlon team recently celebrated receiving a gold medal from the 2014 Olympics after a lengthy twelve-year dispute, adding motivation for the current lineup to achieve a strong performance and possibly follow suit with medals of their own.

Lastly, the article mentions controversies surfacing in curling, leading to increased scrutiny and a change in rules due to allegations of irregular stone deliveries. After a tumultuous competition, skier Linus Straßer expressed dissatisfaction following his slalom race, indicating ongoing challenges faced by German athletes in various winter sports disciplines as they aim to perform well on an international stage.