Pardubice B vs Litomerice

The 132-second sequence in which Litomerice scored twice to cut a four-goal deficit to two could have shifted momentum entirely. However, Štěpánek's goal in the final minute of the second period — just before the intermission — immediately snuffed out the visitors' resurgence. It meant Litomerice entered the dressing room having chased the game back to 4-2 only to concede again, a psychological blow from which they never recovered in the third period.

Vít Macek (Pardubice B) — The standout performer. Two first-period goals (one at even strength, one on the power play) set the tone and earned him the player-of-the-match honours. His movement off the puck created constant problems for the Litomerice defence.

Stanislav Malát (Litomerice) — The sole source of the visitors' offence. Both his goals came on the power play within 132 seconds of each other, demonstrating sharp finishing from Kern-Hrabík setups. Without his intervention, the scoreline would have been far more lopsided.

Jakub Kolář (Pardubice B) — A goal and an assist from the blue line. His power-play helper on Macek's second goal and his own marker early in the second period were central to the decisive 4-0 burst.

Jiří Štěpánek (Pardubice B) — His late second-period goal was the critical response to Litomerice's fightback, restoring the three-goal lead just before the intermission.

The period scores — 2-0, 3-2, 0-0 — reveal a game that was decided inside 40 minutes. Pardubice B's three goals in the first three minutes of the second period were the decisive sequence; Litomerice's two power-play responses showed they could manufacture chances with the man advantage, but they could not generate offence at even strength against the Dynamo reserves. A scoreless third period suggests both teams adjusted: Pardubice B protected their lead, while Litomerice lacked the finishing edge to mount a full comeback.

For Pardubice B, this second pre-season friendly continued an encouraging start to their 2026-27 preparation: nine goals scored, two conceded across two matches. The reserves will look to build momentum ahead of the upcoming Maxa liga season (Czech second tier). Litomerice, who finished fourth in that same competition last season and reached the semi-finals, will treat this as a useful pre-season workout — the power-play efficiency from Malát is a positive takeaway, but defensive lapses in the opening minutes of the second period will need addressing before competitive action resumes.

Next fixtures: Both sides continue their Club Friendly schedules. Exact dates were not confirmed at the time of writing.

A comfortable pre-season victory dictated by a devastating three-minute burst in the second period. Pardubice B's depth showed, Litomerice's power play offered flashes of quality but not enough to alter the outcome. The shootout that followed was academic; the match was decided well before the final buzzer.