Top battle and relegation battle: DEL2 excitement on matchday 35!

Top battle and relegation battle: DEL2 excitement on matchday 35!

There are some exciting games on the program in the DEL2 on January 15, 2026, which are particularly important for the lower places in the table. At the forefront are EHC Freiburg and ESV Kaufbeuren, both of which face difficult tasks as bottom of the table. Freiburg has to assert itself against the Krefeld Pinguine, who are currently leading the league and have won six games in a row. Kaufbeuren, on the other hand, welcomes the Kassel Huskies, who are also in good form and are celebrating five wins in a row.

The matches in this round are full of significance as they could set the course for the season finale. So it's time for the Eispiren Crimmitschau to compete against the Bietigheim Steelers. Both teams have 50 points each in the table, with Bietigheim having won the previous duels. Crimmitschau struggled against Regensburg in the last encounter and suffered a bitter loss of points in overtime. Bietigheim, on the other hand, was able to recently win against Bad Nauheim in extra time.

Important duels and game schedules

Other exciting games include the clash between the Lausitzer Füchse and the EC Bad Nauheim and the match between the Starbulls Rosenheim and the Ravensburg Towerstars. While the Füchse have been waiting for a win for four games, Bad Nauheim also lost in overtime in their last encounter against Bietigheim. In the direct balance, both teams can record one win each.

The Starbulls Rosenheim are in great form and have won the last four games. They also have the best defense in the league. However, the Ravensburg Towerstars have not lost touch and have won four of the last five games. In these direct duels, the balance between the two teams is even, which makes the encounter all the more interesting.

Another highlight is the game between EV Landshut and Düsseldorfer EG. Landshut recently managed a thrilling 5-4 win against Weiden, but has lost some ground in the battle for the top spot. The DEG, on the other hand, has stabilized, but only lost the last two games in close decisions. Both previous duels during the season ended in extra time, which speaks for the tension.

A look at the table

The table shows that the Krefeld Penguins were able to pull away with their successful run. Freiburg and Kaufbeuren have it much more difficult. Here is the current situation in the table:

Today's matchday promises a lot of thrills and could decide the fate of some teams. Fans and players are hoping for exciting games and one or two surprises. For detailed information about the teams and players, we recommend taking a look at the table kicker.de.