Red Bull Salzburg loss to Berlin eliminates them from CHL playoffs, sport.orf.at
EC Red Bull Salzburg lost 3-4 to the Eisbären Berlin on October 7, 2026, marking their fourth defeat in five matches in the Champions Hockey League and eliminating all three Austrian clubs from reaching the top-16 round before the group stage concludes, sport.orf.at reported.
Berlin Takes Early Lead Against Salzburg
The visiting Berlin side established control early in the match despite early Austrian pressure. According to laola1.at, Salzburg’s Böhm and Poisson missed powerplay opportunities in the opening minutes before Berlin capitalized on efficiency. Fontaine opened the scoring with a 6th-minute counterattack, Geibel added a distance shot into the top corner seconds later, and Kirk extended the lead to 3-0 in the 13th minute.
The deficit grew further just after the start of the second period when Foudy scored to make it 4-0 for the German visitors, according to laola1.at. Salzburg responded through a 34th-minute counterattack finished by Jayden Lee on a rebound to reduce the margin.
Unrewarded Comeback Attempt
Salzburg generated sustained pressure in the final period. Dennis Robertson narrowed the gap to 2-4 in the 46th minute, and Mario Huber converted a 53rd-minute rebound to bring the hosts within one goal. However, Alan Letang’s squad failed to find the equalizer, ending the fixture with a penalty and a physical altercation on the ice seconds before the final whistle.
Salzburg Falls Out of Playoff Contention
The regulation loss leaves Salzburg in 20th place in the CHL group stage standings with three points, eliminating them from playoff contention alongside the KAC in 21st place with two points and the winless Austrian champions Graz in 24th and final place. Meanwhile, the victory propelled the Eisbären Berlin into a playoff qualification position with nine points.
Salzburg closes its group schedule away against Skelleftea AIK on October 13, 2026, with live coverage broadcast on ORF Sport +. The KAC travels to face the Eisbären Berlin on October 14, 2026, while Graz meets Storhamar on the same evening.
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