The Finnish champion of the last three seasons, Tappara, has won the hockey league’s only game of the night in its home arena, KalPa 3–1.
With its win, Tappara moved up to third in the standings. The home team’s winning goal remained Veli-Matti Savinainen 2-1 hit in the seventh minute of the first period.
For the brave Julius Mattila scored 1+1 points.
SM league standings.