Sparta Prague Claw Back Victory Over Mladá Boleslav in Extraliga Return
Following the Olympic break, the Tipsport Extraliga roared back into action with a thrilling encounter between BK Mladá Boleslav and HC Sparta Praha. Despite twice taking the lead, Mladá Boleslav ultimately fell to Sparta 3-2, a result that tightens the race for playoff positioning.
A Tight Contest in Mladá Boleslav
The match, played at the Ško-Energo Aréna, saw Martins Dzierkals return to the Sparta lineup. Mladá Boleslav, however, was without Filip Chlapík. The game proved to be a closely fought battle, with both teams demonstrating resilience. Sparta’s victory narrows the gap to four points behind the top four teams in the league.
First Period Seesaw
Aleksi Rekonen opened the scoring for Mladá Boleslav in the 15th minute, capitalizing on a power play. However, Sparta responded quickly, with Pavel Kousal leveling the score less than five minutes later. The first period ended 1-1, setting the stage for a tense remainder of the game.
Bruslaři Briefly Lead Again
Jakub Lichtag put Mladá Boleslav ahead again in the 32nd minute, but this lead wouldn’t last. Sparta mounted a comeback in the third period, fueled by goals from Michal Řepík and Kristian Vesalainen. Roman Horák contributed with two assists, proving instrumental in Sparta’s turnaround.
Playoff Implications
The result leaves Sparta seventh in the standings, four points behind the fourth-place team. Mladá Boleslav remains 13th, failing to overtake Kladno, who hold a two-point advantage. The game showcased the competitive nature of the Extraliga as teams vie for favorable playoff seeding.
Extraliga Standings – February 23, 2026
| TÝM | Z | V | VP | PP | P | SKÓRE | BODY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | HC Dynamo Pardubice | 47 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 149:106 | 89 |
| 2. | HC Energie Karlovy Vary | 47 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 128:117 | 82 |
| 3. | HC Škoda Plzeň | 47 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 130:97 | 81 |
| 4. | Bílí Tygři Liberec | 47 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 129:108 | 81 |
| 5. | HC Oceláři Třinec | 47 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 136:120 | 78 |
| 6. | Mountfield HK | 47 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 124:110 | 78 |
| 7. | HC Sparta Praha | 47 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 146:123 | 77 |
| 8. | HC Kometa Brno | 47 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 125:133 | 69 |
| 9. | HC VÍTKOVICE RIDERA | 47 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 122:142 | 64 |
| 10. | Banes Motor České Budějovice | 47 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 126:135 | 63 |
| 11. | HC Olomouc | 47 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 110:138 | 62 |
| 12. | Rytíři Kladno | 47 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 21 | 114:123 | 61 |
| 13. | BK Mladá Boleslav | 47 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 94:125 | 59 |
| 14. | HC VERVA Litvínov | 47 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 100:156 | 43 |
Upcoming Extraliga Schedule
Tuesday, February 24 – Pre-game 48th round:
17:30 BK Mladá Boleslav – HC Olomouc
Wednesday, February 25 – 48th round:
17:30 HC Škoda Plzeň – HC Energie Karlovy Vary
17:30 Banes Motor České Budějovice – HC VERVA Litvínov
18:00 Rytíři Kladno – HC Oceláři Třinec
18:00 Mountfield HK – HC VÍTKOVICE RIDERA
18:00 Bílí Tygři Liberec – HC Sparta Praha
18:00 HC Dynamo Pardubice – HC Kometa Brno
Friday, February 27 – 49th round:
17:30 HC VERVA Litvínov – HC Dynamo Pardubice
17:30 BK Mladá Boleslav – Bílí Tygři Liberec
17:30 HC VÍTKOVICE RIDERA – Banes Motor České Budějovice
18:00 HC Olomouc – Mountfield HK
18:00 HC Energie Karlovy Vary – Rytíři Kladno
18:00 HC Kometa Brno – HC Oceláři Třinec
18:30 HC Sparta Praha – HC Škoda Plzeň
FAQ
Q: Where can I watch Tipsport Extraliga games?
A: Games are broadcast on Oneplay and streamed live on TV Tipsport.
Q: What is the current standings of HC Sparta Praha?
A: HC Sparta Praha is currently seventh in the standings with 77 points.
Q: When is the next game for HC Sparta Praha?
A: HC Sparta Praha will play HC Škoda Plzeň on Friday, February 27 at 18:30.
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