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Marek Vankúš scored twice and goaltender Andrej Karejev stopped every shot as HK 32 Liptovský Mikuláš shut out league leader HK Poprad 4:0 in the Tipsport liga on Saturday, November 15, 2026, in front of 1,566 spectators at Liptov Aréna, Šport.sk reported.
Entering the 19th-round matchup, Poprad held first place in the standings with 37 points and a three-point lead over second-place Žilina, according to the club’s preview. Liptovský Mikuláš sat in sixth place with 31 points after 18 games, tied with Spišská Nová Ves and holding a three-point advantage over seventh-place Košice.
Vankúš broke the scoreless deadlock just 18 seconds into the second period, converting a pass from Max Ferkodič and Aidan De La Gorgendiere past goaltender Filip Belányi. Just 21 seconds later, Jakub Sukeľ scored off feeds from Peter Šandor and Miroslav Šatan to extend the lead to 2:0.
Uhrík and Vankúš Secure 4:0 Win
Michal Uhrík added a third goal at 42:12 of the final frame, redirecting a feed from behind the net by Richard Podolinský and Miroslav Kalousek. Vankúš capped the scoring at 53:47 with his second goal of the evening, assisted by Sena Acolatse, to secure the 4:0 final score.
Goaltender Andrej Karejev turned away all incoming bids to preserve the shutout for the home side.
Poprad entered the contest following a 2:1 victory over Banská Bystrica on Thursday, November 13, 2026, while Liptovský Mikuláš sought to bounce back from a 5:3 loss to Košice on the same date. Liptovský Mikuláš had won three of its previous five games prior to the fixture, whereas Poprad had also claimed three victories in its last five outings.
Tipsport Liga Standings Context
However, Liptovský Mikuláš historically presented a difficult challenge for the visitors, against whom they had dropped their previous five head-to-head encounters while conceding 25 goals across those matches. In earlier head-to-head meetings during the calendar year, Poprad had defeated Liptovský Mikuláš 5:1 on October 4, 2026, and 6:0 on March 8, 2026, following a 5:3 Liptovský Mikuláš win on January 30, 2026.
Poprad remains at the top of the Tipsport liga table despite the shutout loss with a three-point cushion over second-place Žilina despite having played one more game than Žilina, while Liptovský Mikuláš solidifies its position inside the top six playoff bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions About Liptovský Mikuláš vs. Poprad
What was the final score between Liptovský Mikuláš and Poprad?
HK 32 Liptovský Mikuláš defeated HK Poprad 4:0 on Saturday, November 15, 2026, at Liptov Aréna.
Who scored the goals for Liptovský Mikuláš?
Marek Vankúš scored twice in the 21st and 54th minutes, Jakub Sukeľ scored in the 22nd minute, and Michal Uhrík added a goal in the 43rd minute.
How many spectators attended the 19th-round match?
The game drew an attendance of 1,566 spectators, according to the official match report carried by Šport.sk.
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