During the 20th day of the Ligue Magnus, the Eagles of Nice secured a victory on Briançon’s ice. A match that started poorly for the Eagles.
Second victory of the week. After their win on Tuesday against Anglet, the Eagles of Nice needed to confirm it in Briançon. However, against an opponent within their reach, the Niçois were on edge tonight.
The match did not start under the best auspices for the Azurean side. After four minutes of play, Briançon had their opening goal disallowed following a video review for a foul during the goal action. Nice was dominated and relied on Conrad Molder and his defense. With twelve saves in the first period, the Estonian goalkeeper was very close to a clean sheet. However, in the last second, William Persson took advantage of a power play to open the scoring (1-0). A logical goal in the match’s early dynamics within a heated arena by the Red Devils’ supporters.
After the break, Nice recovered. The match balanced out and the Eagles provoked a foul from the opponent. Adam Raska seized the opportunity to equalize after 28 minutes of play (1-1). The end of the period was tense but the Eagles managed to hold the score.
The Eagles make the difference in the final period
The end of the match remained tense. Harijs Brants committed a foul before giving the advantage to the Maralpins upon his return on the ice (1-2). The Briançonnais pressed to look for an overtime. The Haut-Alpins took the risk of pulling their goalie. This advantage in play ultimately turned against them. Luka Kalan scored the (1-3) goal. Then, one minute before the end, the indefatigable Adam Raska finished off the Red Devils (1-4) before being sent off after a scuffle with Sean Richards.
No matter, the essential was secured. The Eagles of Nice won in a very physical encounter. Thanks to this success, the Niçois entered the Top 8. A position they will need to defend Sunday at home against Gap. Kickoff at 5:30 PM at the Jean Bouin ice rink.
