Evil Nature 2 - 1 Smoke HC — EASHL 6v6 game recap
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Recap
In a tight defensive battle that prioritized positioning over high-octane offense, Evil Nature secured a gritty 2-1 victory over Smoke HC. The game was defined by Evil Nature’s ability to suffocate the neutral zone and limit Smoke HC to just 5 shots over three periods. While Smoke HC leaned heavily on a physical approach to disrupt the flow—racking up 45 hits as a unit—they struggled to translate those turnovers into sustained pressure. The game remained a one-goal affair until the final whistle, but Evil Nature’s relentless puck pursuit eventually wore down the opposition.
The offensive contributions were spread evenly for Evil Nature, with BiLLs 39 and defenseman Rapidcalf217667 providing the necessary goal support. BiLLs 39 was particularly active, firing 6 shots on goal and forcing SargeNPrawns to make several high-quality stops. On the other side, Hylightt notched the lone goal for Smoke HC off a feed from Snow-l37l, but the team's lack of shot volume proved impossible to overcome. SargeNPrawns kept Smoke HC in the mix until the very end, finishing with 12 saves on 14 shots for a solid .857 save percentage in a losing effort.
The deciding factor in this matchup was the disparity in Time on Attack (TOA) and possession control. Evil Nature dominated the puck, logging 584 seconds of offensive zone time compared to just 308 for Smoke HC. This nearly 2-to-1 possession advantage allowed Evil Nature to dictate the pace and limit Smoke HC’s opportunities to counter-attack. Despite the physical presence of players like swizzwrld and Mxzzy44—who combined for 19 hits—Smoke HC spent too much energy defending in their own end to generate the offensive rhythm needed to steal the win.
Team Stats
OFFENSE
14Shots5
21:40Poss16:45
SPECIAL TEAMS
0PPG0
0SHG0
11FO Wins12
DEFENSE
13Takeaways19
42Giveaways34
5Blocked5
Evil Nature — Skaters
| 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 47.8% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 26 | 21 | 80.8% | 2 | 0.0% | 4:35 | 60 | |
LWBills 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 17 | 60.7% | 7 | 85.7% | 5:35 | 60 |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 78.6% | 3 | 100.0% | 4:24 | 60 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 28 | 90.3% | 3 | 66.7% | 3:19 | 60 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 75.0% | 5 | 20.0% | 3:47 | 60 |
Evil Nature — Goalies
| NAME | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | BSH | PS | PSH | PKC | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Smoke HC — Skaters
| 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 15 | 71.4% | 2 | 50.0% | 2:28 | 60 | |
| 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 52.2% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 17 | 73.9% | 0 | - | 3:37 | 60 | |
RWHylightt | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 64.3% | 3 | 66.7% | 2:33 | 58 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 22 | 78.6% | 2 | 0.0% | 4:07 | 60 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 68.8% | 4 | 50.0% | 4:00 | 59 |
Smoke HC — Goalies
| NAME | GA | SV | SH | SV% | GAA | SO | BS | BSH | PS | PSH | PKC | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 | 14 | 85.7 | 2.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
Player Comparison
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