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Sedlák Strikes Late — Pardubice Lead the Series 3-2 and Earn Match Point
Pardubice beat Třinec 2-1 in Game 5 of the Czech Extraliga Final. Sedlák scored the winner with 1:16 left — Dynamo lead the series 3-2 and earn a title shot.
Sedlák Strikes Late — Pardubice Lead the Series 3-2 and Earn Match Point
HC Dynamo Pardubice took a 3-2 lead in the Czech Tipsport Extraliga Final on Sunday, beating HC Oceláři Třinec 2-1 at Enteria Arena. Lukáš Sedlák's rebound finish at 58:44 gave the home side the win and a chance to claim the title in Game 6.
HC Dynamo Pardubice – HC Oceláři Třinec 2:1 (1-0, 0-0, 1-1)
Pardubice: Kondelík (Sedlák, Červenka) 3:00 PP; Sedlák 58:44. Třinec: Nestrašil (O. Kovařčík, M. Kovařčík) 44:00. Goalies: Will — Kacetl. Venue: Enteria Arena, Pardubice. Series: Pardubice lead 3-2.
Kondelík Opens on the Power Play
Pardubice wasted no time. With Třinec down a man early, Jáchym Kondelík beat Ondřej Kacetl at 3:00 off feeds from Sedlák and captain Roman Červenka.
Scoreless Second, Třinec Equalises in the Third
The middle frame ended scoreless before Andrej Nestrašil tied it at 44:00, taking a feed from Ondřej and Michal Kovařčík.
Sedlák's Rebound at the Left Post
The deciding moment came at 58:44. Sedlák pounced on a loose puck at the left post and lifted it under the crossbar to put {{homeTeam}} ahead 2-1. Třinec pulled their goaltender in the final seconds but could not force overtime.
What It Means
Pardubice carry a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 in Třinec on April 28, with a chance to lift the Tipsport Extraliga title for the first time in 14 years (since 2012). Třinec, six-time champions in the past decade, must win at home to force a deciding Game 7.