Markus Keller was superb between the pipes for EC RT Bad Nauheim, as he did not allow a goal in a 1-0 victory over Tölzer Löwen.

EC RT Bad Nauheim evened the best of five series at 2-2 and forced a deciding game five.

Tobias Schwab's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 4:12 in the second period. Lanny Gare provided the assist.

Tölzer Löwen's power play was ineffective against EC RT Bad Nauheim's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

EC RT Bad Nauheim stifled Tölzer Löwen's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

In addition, EC RT Bad Nauheim received assists from Manuel Weibler, who had one.

Tölzer Löwen put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow EC RT Bad Nauheim to score on any of its three power plays. Tölzer Löwen kept EC RT Bad Nauheim's goalie busy throughout the game, and Keller made 42 saves on 42 shots.

EC RT Bad Nauheim incurred 64 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. For EC RT Bad Nauheim, Alexander Baum was ejected from the game. Andreas (FL) Jenike recorded 27 saves for Tölzer Löwen. Tölzer Löwen incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.