Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continued their unbeaten streak in the Men’s Hockey India League 2026, defeating Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at Kalinga Stadium.
Blake Govers gave the Dragons the lead via a penalty stroke before Alexander Hendrickx equalised with a dragflick late in regulation time. Goalkeeper Krishan Pathak starred during open play, keeping the Lancers alive with crucial saves.
In the shootout, substitute goalkeeper Jed Snowden delivered another match-winning performance as the table-toppers sealed their sixth consecutive victory of the season.