Ceske Budejovice 2-3 HC Rytiri Kladno: Match report
HC Rytiri Kladno beat Ceske Budejovice 3-2 after regular time in the Czech Extraliga.
Regular time decided the match
The match finished 2-3 in favour of HC Rytiri Kladno, and it was settled in regular time with no extra period needed. The first period ended 1-2 to the visitors, the second period was goalless at 0-0, and the third finished 1-1, which left the visitors' lead intact until the final whistle. The result was therefore decided in the three regular periods alone.
Where both sides stand
Ceske Budejovice are fourth in the table with 19 points from 12 matches, and they have won 6 of those games. HC Rytiri Kladno are seventh with 17 points from 12 played, in a table of 14 teams. Both sides are listed with the same number of matches played, so the standings reflect the points each side has collected so far this season in the Czech Extraliga.
Recent results for both sides
Ceske Budejovice's last five results read WWLWL, and their most recent match was a win away at HC Vitkovice. HC Rytiri Kladno's form reads LLWWL, and their latest match was a 1-2 home defeat to HC Kometa Brno. Entering this fixture, the two sides were moving in different directions, with Ceske Budejovice holding the better recent run.