The Kassel Huskies have secured their place in the semi-finals of the DEL2 playoffs with a convincing victory over the Freiburg team last night. It was the fourth game in their quarterfinal series, and the Huskies made it a perfect four wins in four outings.
In a match full of excitement, the Huskies wasted no time in taking control. Just 42 seconds after the puck dropped, Hunter Garlent scored the first goal for Kassel, marking a quick break from their previous pattern. In the prior three games of the best-of-seven series, the Huskies found themselves trailing before eventually turning the match around. However, this time they established dominance from the outset.
Despite a brief equalizer from Freiburg, the Huskies showcased their determination and resilience. They pulled ahead decisively, leading 3-1 by the end of the first period, thanks to timely goals that they maintained throughout the match.
As they celebrate this triumph, the Kassel Huskies are now eagerly awaiting to learn their opponents in the semi-finals. The identity of their next competition will be determined in the upcoming matches of the ongoing quarterfinal series.
In other playoff action, the Eispiraten Crimmitschau took a significant step towards retaining their place in the DEL2 as they triumphed over Eisbären Regensburg with a score of 4-1 in Game 5 of the Playdown series.
The match took place on March 18, 2025, as Crimmitschau aimed to secure their status in the league. With this victory, they now lead the series 3-2, putting them one win away from survival.
Tim Lutz opened the scoring for Crimmitschau at the 3-minute mark, assisted by Mario Scalzo. Corey Mackin then further extended the lead with a powerplay goal early in the second period, assisted by Colin Smith and Denis Shevyrin.
Though the game was closely contested, with Regensburg applying pressure in the third period, Crimmitschau remained composed. Tim Lutz scored once more late in the game, effectively sealing their lead at 3-0 before Tyler Wong scored for Regensburg, giving them a faint glimmer of hope at 1-3.
However, that hope was quickly extinguished when Denis Shevyrin scored the final goal, sealing the match at 4-1 for Crimmitschau. The decisive Game 6 battle will take place on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Regensburg as they vie to clinch their place in the DEL2.
Both sets of teams are now on the brink of either furthering their playoff journeys or facing crucial decisions about the following season.
