DEL preview, matchday 48: EHC Red Bull München visit Augsburg

Saturday, 22. February 2025 | DEL preview, matchday 48: EHC Red Bull München visit Augsburg

Derbytime! Red Bulls visit Augsburg on Sunday// DEL - PREVIEWIt's that time again! The 67th DEL duel between the Augsburg Panthers and EHC Red Bull München will take place on Sunday (4:30 pm). You can watch the derby live on MagentaSport, Sportdeutschland.TV or on our blog.

After Friday's 3-1 loss to the Iserlohn Roosters, the Red Bulls want to do better on Sunday in Augsburg's living room and earn three important points in the battle for home ice in the playoff quarterfinals.

Pressekonferenz: EHC Red Bull München vs. Iserlohn Roosters (21.02.2025)

// DEL - INTERVIEW

Two wins, one defeat

Of course, no big words are needed before the derby. When the two teams meet, it's all about prestige. In the end, however, it's the result that counts and that's where our boys are ahead this season. Munich prevailed twice in three hard-fought games (5:4 and 3:2), while AEV won the first game 4:2.

And there is a good chance that the two teams will also put up a thrilling fight on Sunday. After all, every single point is at stake in the final spurt of the main round.

Highlights: Augsburger Panther vs. EHC Red Bull München (16.01.2025)

// DEL - HIGHLIGHTS

DeSousa crowns comeback at the last second

The memories of the last game with the Panthers are still fresh. And we are only too happy to think back. The hosts were already leading 2:0 before Munich turned the tables in the second period. Augsburg then quickly went ahead again, but our boys showed great morale towards the end and were rewarded late on, almost with the final buzzer.

To summarize: Nine goals, several lead changes, two comebacks by the Red Bulls and the winning goal by Chris DeSousa 15 seconds before the end.

Defeat in Berlin

In order for such derby stories to be written in the coming season, the AEV must manage to stay in the league. Whether they will succeed is once again an open question. Just like Düsseldorf and Iserlohn, Augsburg are also worried about relegation.

However, there are justified hopes that coach Larry Mitchell's team can avoid the bottom of the table. The Panthers have won four out of seven games since the end of January, and even managed a 2:1 victory in Bremerhaven a few days ago. However, the away game at Eisbären Berlin on Friday was a clear 5-0 loss.

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The derby at the AEV in pictures

Kunyk back, but Trevelyan absence hurts

With the return of forward Cody Kunyk at the end of January, a sorely missed key player in attack has returned. The Canadian was out for weeks with an injury, but is still one of his team's most prolific scorers with 11 goals. Chris Collins has been in strong form in recent weeks, scoring and assisting regularly (14 goals, 12 assists).

The premature end of the season for T.J. Trevelyan (upper body) is bitter for the AEV. The 40-year-old veteran has always been in top form in home games against the Red Bulls.

DEL record against Augsburg

Wins: 43

Defeats: 23

Winning percentage: 65 percent

Goal difference: 218:161

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