Poprad HK — Nitra: 5:2, Extraliga

Poprad HC beat Nitra 5:2 in the Extraliga on Sunday evening. The hosts took all three points at home, extending their winning start to the season while Nitra's difficult beginning continued.

Poprad's recent form had been mixed, with a 4:1 victory over Prešov and a 3:4 defeat to Spišská Nová Ves among their last results. To be fair, they had shown they could score goals, even when results didn't always follow. Nitra, meanwhile, hadn't found the net in their last two league outings against Košice and Slovan Bratislava.

Both sides sit at zero points after two games, though Poprad's single win puts them fifth while Nitra languish tenth. The gap in the table is meaningless at this stage, but the momentum sits with the hosts after a solid performance.

The five goals suggest Poprad made the most of their chances, and the margin of victory felt earned rather than fortunate. They kept knocking on the door throughout and eventually picked one up last week when it mattered.

Poprad move to within two points of the top half of the table, while Nitra face a difficult run if they want to climb out of the bottom positions.