Penguins cheer: dream comeback in quarter-final series against sharks!

Penguins cheer: dream comeback in quarter-final series against sharks!

The Fischtown Pinguins have impressively won game 4 of the quarter-final series against the Cologne Haie. This result brought the penguins back into the action after returning 0: 3 in the series. The game took place on March 24, 2025 in the Cologne Arena, where the sharks led significantly at the beginning.

In the first third, the sharks showed strength and took the lead by Gregor Macleod 1-0 in the 12th minute. Just four minutes later, Juhani increased Tyrväins to 2-0. With this goal it seemed as if the Cologne team had control over the game. But the penguins could not be discouraged and then turned the action.

The course of the game in detail

In the second third, the turning point came. Ross Mauermann reduced to 1: 2 in the 24th minute by a power play goal. The penguins laid the foundation for their catch -up. Shortly before the end of the third, also in the power play, Christian Wejse achieved the equalizer to 2-2 and set the course for an exciting final phase.

In the third third, the penguins finally took the lead. Felix Maegaard Scheel scored 3-2 in the 47th minute before Žiga Jeglič scored 4: 2 in the 44th minute. Miha Verlič set the final point in the 60th minute with an Empty-Net goal in the 60th minute and set the final result to 5: 2. The Cologne sharks could no longer answer at this crucial moment.

The meaning of the game

This game extends the quarter-final series and now forces a fifth game, which means great pressure for both teams. The Cologne Haie, who had to accept numerous punishments in this game, will have to analyze how they can improve their discipline in order to be able to survive against the penguins. The penguins, on the other hand, show that they do not want to give up despite a deficit in the series.

The German Ice Hockey League (DEL), the highest division of German ice hockey, again offers exciting duels this season that captivates the audience and bring the teams to their limits. Since its foundation in 1994, the league has developed into a heart of ice hockey sports in Germany and remains a platform for exciting competitions and talented players.