Kladno Advances in Extraliga Playoffs, Třinec and Karlovy Vary Also Secure Quarterfinal Spots

Kladno edged closer to a stunning upset in the Czech Extraliga preliminary round, defeating Sparta Prague 2-1 in overtime. The victory gives Kladno a 2-1 series lead, needing just one more win to advance to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Třinec and Karlovy Vary have already secured their places in the next round, whereas Kometa Brno took a 2-1 series lead over České Budějovice.

Kladno Stuns Sparta in Overtime

Niko Ojamäki scored the decisive goal for Kladno at 60:41 in overtime, securing a 2-1 victory. Ondřej Bláha opened the scoring for Kladno, with Michal Řepík equalizing for Sparta. The game was played in front of a sold-out crowd of 5,200 spectators. The next game is scheduled for Friday.

Kladno – Sparta 2-1 (OT)

Series Status: 2-1

Goals: O. Bláha (23), N. Ojamäki (61) – M. Řepík (27)

Třinec Sweeps Olomouc

Třinec completed a dominant sweep of Olomouc, winning 2-1 in overtime to claim the series 3-0. Ondřej Kovařčík scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute while shorthanded. Třinec will face Mountfield HK in the quarterfinals. This marks Třinec’s ninth consecutive appearance in the quarterfinals.

Olomouc – Třinec 1-2 (OT)

Final Series Status: 0-3

Goals: Škůrek (33) – M. Kovařčík (4), O. Kovařčík (62)

Karlovy Vary Advance

Karlovy Vary eliminated Vítkovice with a 2-1 victory, winning the series 3-0. Robin Sapoušek scored both goals for Karlovy Vary. They will face Liberec in the next round.

Vítkovice – Karlovy Vary 1-2

Final Series Status: 0-3

Goals: Kňažko (43) – R. Sapoušek (34, 47)

Kometa Brno Takes Series Lead

Kometa Brno defeated České Budějovice 4-2, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Brno built a three-goal lead in the second period, with Motor České Budějovice briefly narrowing the gap in the third. Jakub Flek sealed the victory for Kometa with a power-play goal.

České Budějovice – Kometa Brno 2-4

Series Status: 1-2

Goals: Lantoši (47), Ordoš (60) – Zábranský (23), Ilomäki (38), T. Zohorna (40), Flek (60)