Heigl: "On Wednesday, I was able to train with the team on the ice again for the first time after individual sessions. I feel very good and had no complaints." A decision on whether he will play on Friday will be made at short notice.
Nicolas Krämmer (lower body), Patrick Hager (upper body) and Veit Oswald (upper body) were other offensive regulars who missed the game against the Kölner Haie. Defenseman Emil Johansson (upper body) was also absent. Long-term injury victim Trevor Parkes (knee injury) is still sidelined.