Sparta vs Pardubice: Tipsport Extraliga Play-off Results and Highlights

HC Dynamo Pardubice took a 2-1 lead in the Tipsport Extraliga 2025/2026 semifinal series after securing a 1-0 victory over HC Sparta Praha on April 7, 2026.

The decisive match took place at the O2 Arena, where Dynamo Pardubice managed to shut out the home side. Smejkal scored the only goal of the game to provide the winning margin for the visiting team.

Series Progression and Game Recaps

The semifinal series began on April 3, 2026, with Dynamo Pardubice delivering a dominant performance in the opening game. Pardubice won that encounter 6-2, establishing an early lead in the series.

During the first game on April 3, HC Sparta Praha initially took the lead through a goal by Vesalainen. However, Mandát equalized to bring the score to 1-1. Dynamo Pardubice then took control of the match with two goals from Tourigny, which pushed the score to 3-1.

Sparta Prague attempted a comeback with a goal from Horák to make it 3-2, but Pardubice responded with three unanswered goals in the final stages of the game. Smejkal, Červenka, and Sobotka each scored to finalize the 6-2 result.

The series shifted on April 4, 2026, when the two teams met again. HC Sparta Praha managed to avoid a 0-2 series deficit by defeating HC Dynamo Pardubice with a final score of 2-1.

Current Series Standing

Following the results of the first three games, the series stands as follows:

• April 3, 2026: HC Dynamo Pardubice 6 – 2 HC Sparta Praha
• April 4, 2026: HC Dynamo Pardubice 1 – 2 HC Sparta Praha
• April 7, 2026: HC Sparta Praha 0 – 1 HC Dynamo Pardubice

With two wins and one loss, HC Dynamo Pardubice currently holds a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven semifinal series. The teams are competing for a place in the finals to determine the champion of the 2025/26 season.