Sparta Forces Game Seven as Čerešňák Exits with Injury

Sparta Prague forced a decisive seventh game in their playoff series after defeating their opponents, though the victory was overshadowed by an injury to Slovak defenseman Martin Čerešňák, who was unable to finish the match. Čerešňák's fellow Slovak teammate Miloš Kelemen also failed to register any points in the game. The injury to Čerešňák, who has been a key player for Sparta throughout the season, adds uncertainty to the team's prospects heading into the crucial deciding game of what appears to be a tightly contested playoff series.