After two scoreless periods, Red Bull Munich outscored the Malmö Redhawks 2-1 in the third period, meaning that the three-time reigning German champs, in their first appearance in the Champions Hockey League Quarter-Finals, will take a slim lead to Southern Sweden next week. Both goalies made 28 saves in the game, and Frank Mauer’s breakaway goal with 6:23 to play is currently the difference after 60 minutes.

Two minor penalties were called against Malmö in the first 1:38 of the game, giving the home team an early 5-on-3 opportunity. Urged on by an energetic home crowd, Munich got some chances but were unable to beat Cristopher Nihlstorp. After that, chances were at a premium through the end of the second period, and the game remained scoreless. In the second period, Mauer hit the post early on and in the last minute, Danny aus den Birken made a great save off of Fredrik Händemark – sprawling to get a piece of the shot with his blocker when he appeared to be down and out – to keep it scoreless.