Třinec and Karlovy Vary Advance in Czech Extraliga Playoffs

The Czech Extraliga playoffs are underway, with HC Oceláři Třinec and HC Karlovy Vary securing their spots in the quarterfinals. Kometa Brno is also on the verge of advancing, although Sparta Prague has been eliminated.

Třinec Completes Sweep of Olomouc

HC Oceláři Třinec defeated HC Olomouc 2-1 in overtime to win their best-of-three preliminary round series 3-0. Ondřej Kovařčík scored the decisive goal for Třinec in the 62nd minute while shorthanded. Třinec will now face Hradec Králové in the quarterfinals. This marks Třinec’s ninth consecutive appearance in the quarterfinal round, having previously lost to Sparta Prague in the semifinal last season. The team has secured five Czech Extraliga titles throughout its history.

Karlovy Vary Also Advances

HC Karlovy Vary has also advanced to the quarterfinals.

Kometa Brno Close to Advancing

Kometa Brno is one step away from advancing after defeating HC České Budějovice.

Sparta Prague Eliminated

Sparta Prague was eliminated from the playoffs after losing to Kladno.

Recent Match Details: České Budějovice vs. Kometa Brno

On March 12, 2026, Kometa Brno defeated HC Motor České Budějovice 4-2. Jakub Flek, Arttu Ilomäki, Jan Ordoš, and Brant Harris (with an assist from Tomáš Cibulka) scored for Kometa. Róbert Lantoši (assisted by Jan Štencel and Michal Bulíř) and Tomáš Zohorna (assisted by Hynek Zohorna) scored for České Budějovice.

Upcoming Match: České Budějovice vs. Kometa Brno

HC Motor České Budějovice will host HC Kometa Brno on March 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM UTC at Budvar Aréna. This game is part of the Extraliga playoff round.