### Roster Rundown
When
HC Kosice and
HKM AS Zvolen hit the ice this April, all eyes will be on some key players who’ve been making waves this season. For
HC Kosice, Brett Pollock is one to watch. He’s been a dynamo on the offense, racking up 25 goals and 30 assists. Then there's Oliver Archambault, who’s notched 20 goals and a solid 22 assists, proving himself a consistent threat. Meanwhile, Jaroslav Janus, the stalwart goalie, has a commendable save percentage of .920, while defenseman Blake Parlett has been keeping things steady at the back, with a +15 rating this season. Unfortunately,
HC Kosice will miss the presence of Danick Martel and Filip Krivosik due to injuries, which might just shake things up a bit.
HKM AS Zvolen, on the other hand, boasts Tyler Sheehy—he’s been on fire with 28 goals and 25 assists. Jozef Sladok is another standout, with his gritty defense and a +10 rating. Forward Radovan Bondra's been hot with 24 goals, adding depth to the offense. Between the pipes, Pavel Kantor's been a rock, sporting a .915 save percentage. Sadly, they’ll be without the services of Andrej Kudrna and Cole Moberg, both sidelined with injuries.
### Head-to-Head
This matchup has a rich history, with
HC Kosice holding the upper hand over
HKM AS Zvolen. Out of 66 encounters, Kosice has emerged victorious 40 times, while Zvolen's taken 25 wins, and just one ended in a draw. This record speaks volumes about the intense rivalry and the stakes involved in this upcoming clash.
### Recent Form
HC Kosice has been on a roll lately, securing four wins out of their last five games against Dukla Trencin. They triumphed 2-7, 2-1, and 3-6 but slipped in one game with a 5-2 loss before bouncing back with another 2-1 victory. This streak demonstrates their strong form heading into this matchup.
HKM AS Zvolen is not far behind, having also secured four victories in their last five games against Spisska Nova Ves. They bagged wins with scores of 3-0, 4-2, 5-1, and 0-3, while suffering a narrow 3-2 loss. They’ve consistently shown their capability to dominate the scoreboard.
### Wrap-Up
What we’ve got here is a clash of titans in the Slovak
Extraliga, both teams riding high on recent successes.
HC Kosice will be banking on their offensive firepower, even with a couple of key absences. They’ve shown resilience and the ability to bury those chances when it counts. Meanwhile,
HKM AS Zvolen's looking to leverage their own strengths, with Tyler Sheehy leading the charge. Their recent form suggests they’ve got what it takes to push Kosice to their limits, even on enemy ice.
### Summary
Considering all the data and recent performances, this matchup's shaping up to be a thrilling encounter.
HC Kosice holds a historical edge, but
HKM AS Zvolen's recent form and offensive prowess, led by Sheehy, could tip the balance. Kosice’s offensive depth, coupled with Janus’s reliability in goal, makes them formidable. But Zvolen's shown they can crash the net with the best of 'em. This one's a toss-up, but with all factors in play, don't be surprised if it’s a nail-biter till the final horn sounds.
Match Odds HC Kosice – HKM AS Zvolen
Leon's odds are 2 on HC Kosice triumphing on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 3.01 on HKM AS Zvolen visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 4.38.
