ERC Ingolstadt saw a two-goal third-period lead disappear in a rush, then recovered to win 3-2 in overtime against Adler Mannheim. The victory delivered the Panthers’ first home win of the season, with the decisive moment arriving after a late Mannheim push had forced extra time.
How the Game Played Out
The first period ended scoreless, but it was not short on chances. Mannheim’s early opportunity came after a turnover by Pietta in the fifth minute. Kühnhackl intercepted the puck and got a chance, then another look at the rebound. Devin Williams was there to make the stop. Later, Ingolstadt threatened through a chance prepared by Gedck for Breton, only for Maximilian Franzreb to make a strong save. Both goalies kept the teams off the board through the opening period.
Ingolstadt broke through in the 23rd minute. Mannheim lost the puck, and Riley Sheen raced away on a breakaway before finishing for a 1-0 lead. The highlight described it as Sheen’s third goal of the season, with his speed helping create separation before he used a fake to get the finish past Franzreb. Ingolstadt carried that advantage into the third, after a disciplined defensive effort had limited Mannheim’s openings.
The Panthers doubled the lead during a power play in the third period. Mannheim gave up possession in the attacking end, and Ingolstadt turned the play around through Riley Barber, who sent a cross-ice pass to Daniel Schmölz. Schmölz finished to make it 2-0. Mannheim answered when Leon Gawanke scored from the faceoff, with Esposito moving in front of Williams and obstructing the goalie’s view. About 20 seconds later, another Ingolstadt turnover gave Mannheim a chance to strike again: Gilmer’s shot produced a rebound, and Matthias Plachta put it away for 2-2.
Mannheim nearly completed the comeback in regulation. Christian Reichel hit the post, with the frame helping Williams keep the score level. In overtime, a Mannheim turnover opened the way for a quick Ingolstadt counterattack. The Panthers worked the puck forward and finished the play for the winning goal, securing the extra point and the 3-2 result.
What the Result Means
For Ingolstadt, this was a home victory earned through both control and resilience. The Panthers had built their lead with a fast counterattack and a composed power-play sequence, then had to respond when Mannheim scored twice in quick succession. Winning after that swing gave the home side its first home win of the season, as highlighted in the postgame comments from Leon Hüttel.
Mannheim had been looking for its first away win of the season, and its late rally brought the team within reach. Gawanke’s goal sparked the push, Plachta quickly made it 2-2, and Reichel came close to turning the result around before overtime. Instead, Ingolstadt converted the decisive counter to claim the extra point. The Panthers will look to carry that recovery into their next game, while Mannheim can build on the late response as it continues its away schedule.
Watch the Highlights
Watch the official MAGENTA SPORT highlights for the first-period saves, Sheen’s breakaway finish, Mannheim’s rapid third-period comeback and the overtime counter that settled the game.
Final Score: ERC Ingolstadt 3, Adler Mannheim 2.
Final Score: ERC Ingolstadt 3, Adler Mannheim 2.
Source: MAGENTA SPORT highlight transcript + Highlightly match data