Nice Hockey, currently fourth, will travel to Nantes, who are in third place, for the 11th round of Division 1. For the Niçois, this match holds significant stakes because, if they win, the Eagles will secure a spot on the podium and overtake their evening’s opponent.
Nice comes off a hard-fought victory against Mont-Blanc (5-4) on Monday in front of their home crowd. It was a game with a wild scenario as the Eagles were trailing 4-1 halfway through the second period. The home victory was beneficial. The team proved they have the character, capabilities, and resources needed to come back and win.
The Eagles, with 12 points in the standings, are just one point behind the Nantes Corsairs, currently in third place. They will therefore travel west with the aim of climbing onto the podium if they win.
In terms of attack, Nice is the second-best team in the league with 37 goals. Nantes is third with 33 goals. On defense, it’s more challenging for Nice as they concede many goals, placing them eighth with 34 goals conceded. Nantes, on the other hand, is fourth with 30 goals. Both clubs have strong attacks and defensive gaps, suggesting that the nets will shake multiple times.
Nantes suffered a loss at the beginning of the week on Anglet’s ice (4-2). The Nantes Corsairs are determined to redeem themselves in front of their audience. The objective is simple: to secure a win against the Eagles from Nice to avoid falling behind the leading teams like Anglet and Bordeaux.
The last encounter between the two clubs dates back to Saturday, October 12, 2013. The Eagles won 5-4 at the Nantes ice rink.
Kevin Chifflet
