Füchse Duisburg had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over EHC Dortmund.

After the loss made the series score 2-1 in the best of five series, EHC Dortmund faces elimination next time out.

Füchse Duisburg's penalty kill excelled, as Füchse Duisburg gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Füchse Duisburg was led by Daniel (FL) Fischbuch, who had one goal. Fischbuch scored 13:45 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Füchse Duisburg. Michael Hrstka picked up the assist.

Füchse Duisburg also got points from Norman (FL) Hauner, who also registered one goal and one assist. Thomas Ziolkowski also scored for Füchse Duisburg. Other players who recorded assists for Füchse Duisburg were Dennis Fischbuch, who had one, Markus Schmidt, who had two, and Daniel Huhn, who had three.

EHC Dortmund was led by Nils Liesegang, who scored the team's only goal. Liesegang scored 13:45 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Füchse Duisburg. Michael Schmerda assisted on the tally.

Füchse Duisburg incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. EHC Dortmund incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.