The Eisbären Berlin, the defending champions of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), successfully qualified for the quarter-finals by defeating EHC Red Bull München with a score of 5-1 in their final regular season match. This victory allowed them to maintain their sixth place position in the standings, which grants them direct entry into the top eight teams of the league. The match was held in a packed arena with around 14,200 fans witnessing the Berlin team's dominance on the ice.

Key players in this significant win included Manuel Wiederer, Frederik Tiffels, Andreas Eder, Ty Ronning, and Yannick Veilleux, all of whom contributed to the decisive scoreline. The Berlin team managed to control the game effectively, scoring important goals throughout the three periods. Meanwhile, the Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven, despite a commendable 6-1 victory against the newly promoted team from Dresden, faced the disappointment of needing to enter the qualification round instead of directly advancing to the quarter-finals.

Looking ahead, the Eisbären Berlin will face the Nürnberg Ice Tigers in the first of potentially three pre-playoff matches, while the Grizzlys Wolfsburg will play against the Schwenninger Wild Wings for the last remaining spot in the quarter-finals. This sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the DEL season, as teams vie for a place in the championship series.