Finnish hockey: Kiekko-Espoo and Pelicans secure victories

In recent Finnish ice hockey action, Kiekko-Espoo defeated Jokerit 4–1, a result that bolstered Espoo's confidence despite their previous struggles with scoring. While Jokerit's goaltender Tomi Karhusen had recently helped limit goals against Pelicans and TPS, Kiekko-Espoo managed to score four times.

In another matchup, Pelicans secured a 2–1 victory over HIFK, ending a four-game losing streak. The game was characterized by a lack of scoring opportunities, with a combined expected goals value of only 2.72. The return of star goaltender Patrik Bartosak for Pelicans coincided with the win, though HIFK struggled to create significant pressure.