Red Bull München Overpower Nürnberg Ice Tigers in a 4–1 Home Victory

Munich, SAP Garden — In front of an energized home crowd, EHC Red Bull München delivered a commanding performance on Saturday night, defeating the Nürnberg Ice Tigers 4–1 in their PENNY DEL clash. The win strengthens Munich’s push toward the top half of the table, while Nürnberg continue to search for consistency.

The opening period was balanced, with both teams exchanging chances before finishing 1–1. But from the moment the puck dropped in the second period, Munich elevated the tempo and never looked back. Their aggressive forechecking and quick transitions repeatedly broke through Nürnberg’s defensive structure.

Yasin Ehliz (#42) was the standout player of the night, scoring two goals and driving Munich’s offense with speed and precision. Markus Eisenschmid (#11) added another goal with a sharp finish from the slot, and Ryan Murphy (#24) closed the night with a powerful wrist shot in the third period.

Offensively, Munich generated high-quality chances through fast puck movement, while defensively they kept Nürnberg to the outside, limiting dangerous shots on goaltender Daniel Fießinger. The Ice Tigers struggled to maintain offensive possession and were repeatedly forced into turnovers.

After the match, Red Bull head coach commented:

“We wanted a reaction — and we showed it. The energy, the forecheck, the discipline… this was the performance we needed.”

For Nürnberg, the lone highlight was their early equalizer, but the team was unable to keep pace as the game progressed. Despite moments of strong pressure, they couldn’t convert their opportunities and were ultimately outplayed in all three zones.

Impact on the Standings

The victory gives Munich an important boost in the DEL standings, keeping them firmly in the race for the upper playoff positions. Nürnberg remain in the middle of the table, where every point now becomes crucial as the season tightens.

Looking Ahead

Red Bull München now turn their focus to their upcoming fixtures, aiming to build momentum from tonight’s dominant display. With a healthy roster and improving chemistry, they appear ready to challenge the league’s top contenders.

As for Nürnberg, the mission is clear: regain offensive confidence and find stability before the gap in the standings widens.