There was an expectation for confirmation of recent performances, but the Eagles provided their supporters, who were present at Jean Bouin despite the rainy evening, with a… underperformance.
The Gothiques took advantage to secure a narrow but deserved victory.
The visitors gained the upper hand in the first period (2-0) before the Nice team caught up in the second period (goals by P Hrehocak and T Rajamaki).
The third goal from the Picards at the end of that same period set the final score: 3-2 for the Gothiques.
Two away games await the Nice team before a break of about ten days: next Wednesday in Rouen (against the championship leader) and Friday in Mulhouse.
