Třinec secured a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory over Pardubice in Game 3 of the Tipsport Extraliga final on April 22, 2026, with Marko Daňo scoring the winning goal to offer his team a 2-1 series lead.
The game took place at the Werk Arena in Třinec, where Pardubice had built a commanding 4-1 lead early in the third period. However, Třinec mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring three unanswered goals in regulation to force overtime.
According to the verified game summary, Pardubice took an early lead through goals by Kondelík at 6:00, Sedlák at 16:00, Čerešňák at 22:00, and Ludvig at 27:00. Třinec responded with goals from Nestrašil at 9:00 and 34:00, and Kundrátek at 57:00 and 59:00 to tie the game at 4-4.
The contest remained deadlocked through regulation, sending the game into overtime. At 76:00 of total play, Marko Daňo scored the decisive goal, assisted by Adámek and Hudáček, to complete the comeback and secure the 5-4 victory for Třinec.
The victory gave Třinec a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven series, shifting the momentum in their favor as the series moved to Pardubice for Game 4.
Attendance for the game was recorded at 5,400 spectators at the Werk Arena. The officiating crew consisted of referees Jeřábek and Květoň, with linesmen Zíka and Šimánek.
With the win, Třinec avoided falling behind 3-0 in the series and instead took control heading into Game 4. The team will look to close out the series on Pardubice’s home ice in the upcoming contest.
The Tipsport Extraliga final continues with Game 4 scheduled for April 23, 2026, in Pardubice, where the home team will attempt to even the series at 2-2.
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