Mountfield HK Faces Uphill Battle in Playoff Series Against Třinec
Hradec Králové faces a challenging situation in their playoff series against HC Oceláři Třinec, currently trailing 0-2. Despite a strong start in both games, Mountfield HK has been unable to secure a victory, falling to Třinec in both encounters. The series is considered one of the most balanced of the quarterfinals, with many experts predicting a seven-game battle.
Playoff Performance to Date
As of March 24, 2026, Mountfield HK’s playoff record stands at 0 wins and 2 losses, with a goal difference of 4-7. They have yet to play a game away from home in the playoffs.
Key Players and Statistics
Petr Kalina, Martin Kohout, Aleš Jergl, and Steve Moses are currently the top scorers for Mountfield HK, each with one goal and one assist. The team’s power play conversion rate is 14.29% (1 successful power play out of 7 opportunities), while their penalty kill stands at 80.00% (successfully defending against 4 out of 5 penalties).
Goaltending
Stanislav Škorvánek has played the most minutes in goal for Mountfield HK, with a record of 0 wins and 2 losses. He maintains a save percentage of 92.41%, an average of 2.83 goals against per game, and has yet to record a shutout.
Coach Martinec’s Assessment
Following the recent defeat, head coach Tomáš Martinec stated, “It was again a very balanced match. This time we managed to grab the lead, which we even increased to 2-0 and had a great chance to bounce back to 3-0, but we hit the crossbar. In the third period, I think we played very well for the first ten minutes and did not let Třinec have more chances, but then we made a mistake and scored a goal to produce it 2-1. At that moment, we got very nervous, Třinec took the reins match and deservedly equalized. Unfortunately, he took the victory for his side. There is nothing we can do, we have to recover and prepare for the next match.”
Historical Precedent
Historically, overcoming a 0-2 deficit in a playoff series is a difficult task. However, Třinec managed to achieve this feat in the 2019 semi-final against Pilsen, and Mountfield HK themselves accomplished it last year in the quarter-final against Mladá Boleslav. This past success will likely be a focal point for the team as they prepare for the upcoming rematch in Třinec.
Looking Ahead
Mountfield HK faces a critical juncture in the series, knowing they can afford to lose only one of the next five games. The team will require to regroup and demonstrate resilience as they travel to Třinec for the next two matches.
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