Lausitzer Füchse lost 1:2 to Landshut on Thursday evening in DEL2. The visitors took all three points from their opening fixture, while the hosts began their campaign with a defeat at home. It was a straightforward result, though not the one many expected going in. We had backed the home side at 46 per cent, but the match unfolded differently.
Landshut came out sharper in the opening exchanges. They pressed higher and forced Lausitzer into mistakes before the first period had settled. The visitors took the lead through a quick transition, catching the home defence exposed. That early goal changed the rhythm of the game entirely.
Lausitzer responded with more urgency after going behind. They pushed forward in numbers, leaving space at the back. Landshut hit them again on the counter, extending their advantage. The hosts were second to everything in the middle third, unable to establish a foothold.
The third period saw Lausitzer throw everything forward, but Landshut defended well. They kept their shape and waited for the right moment. A late goal sealed the result and sent the visitors celebrating. The stadium fell silent as the final buzzer sounded.
By then, the standings told a simple story. Landshut sit sixth with one win from one game. Lausitzer occupy eleventh after their first defeat. Both teams have zero points so far — a quirk of the early-season table that means little for now. The gap between them is three points, and that is all that matters at this stage.