Story Summary
BYD Energie Karlovy Vary snapped their run of defeats with a 3-2 victory away to Banes Motor České Budějovice in the 17th round of the Czech Extraliga.
Karlovy Vary led through Šťastný’s close-range finish and doubled the advantage when Bambula scored from one knee. Motor recovered through Parker Bell on the power play and Štěpán Hoch, who converted from a tight angle to level the game in the third period.
The visitors had the decisive response. Tomáš Redlich surprised home goaltender Milan Klouček from almost no angle with three minutes remaining, securing a 3-2 result for Energie.
Key Facts
- BYD Energie Karlovy Vary defeated Banes Motor České Budějovice 3-2, with periods of 0-1, 1-1 and 1-1.
- Šťastný, Bambula and Tomáš Redlich scored for Karlovy Vary.
- Parker Bell and Štěpán Hoch scored for České Budějovice.
- Lantoši assisted both of Motor’s goals.
- Redlich’s winner came in the 57th minute from almost no angle.
- České Budějovice converted one power play, while Karlovy Vary went without a power-play goal.
- The match drew 5,895 spectators.
IHM Discussion
Karlovy Vary earned the result by responding after Motor had erased a two-goal deficit. Energie created the early edge, with Krastenbergs striking the crossbar for the home side before the visitors opened the scoring, and Bambula’s second-period goal gave them useful room.
Motor’s reply changed the complexion of the contest. Bell redirected a Lantoši delivery on the power play, then Hoch finished after another Lantoši setup to bring the game level. Rather than allowing that comeback to define the final minutes, Karlovy Vary found a route back in front through Redlich’s opportunistic attempt from the sharpest of angles.
There was also a worrying moment in the third period when České Budějovice’s Koláček fell after a face-off and his skate caught teammate Ordoš in the face. Ordoš left the ice under his own power, and the incident appeared not to involve his eye.
Why It Matters
The win stopped Karlovy Vary’s losing sequence and showed their ability to regain control after conceding a two-goal lead. Their three scoring plays came from different situations: a close-range finish, a shot from one knee and Redlich’s late-angle winner.
For Motor, the recovery from 2-0 down was substantial but ultimately unrewarded. Lantoši’s two assists drove the comeback, yet the side could not prevent the late deciding goal after drawing level.
Mini Q&A
Who scored the winning goal for Karlovy Vary?
Tomáš Redlich scored the winner in the 57th minute from almost no angle.
How did České Budějovice come back into the match?
Parker Bell scored on the power play before Štěpán Hoch made it 2-2 after a setup from Lantoši.
What was the final score?
Karlovy Vary won 3-2, with the period scores recorded as 0-1, 1-1 and 1-1.
IHM Final View
Karlovy Vary left České Budějovice with the points because they retained enough attacking threat to answer Motor’s comeback. Redlich’s finish settled a tight game in which both teams had periods of momentum, but Energie produced the final decisive moment.