Fresno Falcons defeated Oceanside 5:2 in the FPLH on Sunday evening. The away side took all three points at the home rink, extending their winning start to the campaign. The result leaves both teams having played just one fixture so far this season.
The Falcons sit at the top of the table after their second consecutive victory. Oceanside remain in ninth place, having lost both games they have played. To be fair, the early standings tell only part of the story when every team has an equal number of games under their belt.
The two sides met yesterday as well, with Fresno winning 7:2 in Oceanside. The home team were unable to respond in kind today, despite having the advantage of playing in front of their own supporters. By then it was clear the Falcons had found their rhythm.
Oceanside's defeat means they have now lost two matches without scoring enough to change their position. The Falcons have won both of their opening fixtures, building a small advantage at the summit. The gap between first and ninth may widen quickly if the pattern continues.
What matters now is whether Oceanside can turn things around. The Falcons have shown they can score freely against this opponent, but the season has barely begun. One mistake ends it, and both sides will be looking to learn from these early encounters.