Krefeld Pinguine broke open a tight game with two goals in the first stretch of the third period, turning a narrow 1-0 lead into a cushion that ultimately held up. Juha Jatkola kept Ingolstadt from finding a way back until Barber scored in the 52nd minute, and Krefeld finished with a 3-1 win at Yayla Arena.
How the Game Played Out
The first period ended scoreless despite an early Krefeld chance and a dangerous scramble later in the frame. Matthew Santos helped create a loose puck in front of Ingolstadt goaltender Williams, and Krefeld appeared to poke it across the line. Officials reviewed the play, including on video, and ruled that Krefeld had pushed Williams into the net along with the puck. The goal was waved off, leaving the teams 0-0 after 20 minutes.
In the second, Krefeld had a chance on the power play, but Ingolstadt quickly threatened at the other end. Austin Keating set up Myles Powell, whose attempt was stopped by Jatkola. Krefeld then came close through Taniro, with Williams getting his pads down as the puck slid just past the post.
The breakthrough came around the midway point of the period. Bruch’s attempt produced a rebound, and Luca, a former Ingolstadt player, put it away for his first goal of the season and a 1-0 Krefeld lead. Ingolstadt thought it had an answer with about two minutes left in the period, but play had been whistled for offside before the puck entered the net. The score stayed 1-0 heading into the third.
Krefeld needed just 31 seconds of the final period to double its advantage. Matthew Santos scored after a setup from Percy, making it 2-0 before Williams could settle back into the game. Krefeld kept the pressure on, and Davis Van Day made it 3-0 with a hard shot from the corner area for his first goal of the season.
Ingolstadt continued to push, and with about eight minutes left, Barber beat Jatkola to cut the deficit to 3-1. The goal came after a trip drew no whistle and play continued. Mark French risked it all late, but Krefeld held on. Jatkola’s work in goal stood out in the postgame reaction, as Krefeld praised his performance and its defensive strength late in the game.
What the Result Means
Krefeld takes three points from the game after turning a close contest into a two-goal lead early in the third. Its timing was decisive: after the first period’s disallowed goal and Ingolstadt’s offside stoppage in the second, Santos and Van Day gave the Pinguine the separation they needed. The win also came in front of 6,500 spectators at Yayla Arena, where returning Daniel Pietta was celebrated by the fans.
For Ingolstadt, the late goal made the finish more competitive, but the team’s own postgame assessment pointed to a vulnerable third period and counterattacks that allowed Krefeld to extend its advantage. The transcript offers no standings update, so the result’s table impact is not established here. What is clear is that Krefeld closed out a game in which Jatkola’s saves and timely scoring proved central. Both teams now turn to their next DEL challenge.
Watch the Highlights
The highlight reel includes Krefeld’s reviewed first-period scramble, Luca’s rebound goal, Santos’ quick third-period strike and Barber’s late reply. Watch the video above for the key sequences and postgame reactions from Yayla Arena.
Final Score: Krefeld Pinguine 3, ERC Ingolstadt 1.
Final Score: Krefeld Pinguine 3, ERC Ingolstadt 1.
Source: MAGENTA SPORT highlight transcript