The Eagles of Nice were defeated in overtime against Anglet with a score of 2-1. Nice remains tied for 4th place with Bordeaux.
The match began in front of over 900 spectators. The first period was to the advantage of Nice, but as often, the team from the Côte d’Azur was incapable of being effective in front of the goal.
Jimmy Lundberg allowed the Eagles to return to the locker room with the score at 0-0.
In the second period, it was Arne KROTAK who opened the scoring (1-0). This would be the only goal for Nice in the match… With 3 minutes left, Anglet equalized with a power play. The Eagles had a two-man advantage for over 1 minute! But the inspiration was not there…
It took 4 minutes into overtime for Nice to falter while shorthanded.
Nonetheless, Nice takes 1 point in the standings. All is not lost for Nice, but the team from the Côte d’Azur will have to fight hard to be in the top 4 of the championship.
Next match: Mont-Blanc-Nice on Saturday, January 26.
Match summary:
38:44: 1-0 Nice: 13: Arne KROTAK (23: Aurélien MACON)
57:03: 1-1 Anglet: 9: XAVIER DARAMY (73: MATHIEU CYR; 77: Xabi LASSALLE) [5-4]
64:04: 1-2 Anglet: 10: GERAUD MARECHAL (21: DAVE GRENIER; 9: XAVIER DARAMY) [5-4]
