The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between an upper-bracket team and a mid-table rival (ranked 5th in the Promotion - Liiga Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 8th in the Promotion - Liiga Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kiekko-Espoo won 1.
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Kärpät could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Kiekko-Espoo holding a narrow advantage.
- In the last 8 head-to-head meetings, Kiekko-Espoo has recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 18:24 (averaging 2.3:3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Kiekko-Espoo against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 5:14 goals (averaging 1.3:3.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ilves | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25:13 | 20 |
| 2 | Jukurit | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 31:22 | 20 |
| 3 | JYP | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:12 | 18 |
| 4 | SaiPa | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 23:12 | 17 |
| 5 | Kiekko-Espoo | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:14 | 16 |
| 6 | Assat | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:19 | 15 |
| 7 | Lukko | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:17 | 14 |
| 8 | Karpat | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:20 | 13 |
| 9 | Tappara | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:17 | 12 |
| 10 | TPS Turku | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:20 | 12 |
| 11 | Pelicans | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:17 | 12 |
| 12 | KalPa | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:15 | 9 |
| 13 | Vaasan Sport | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:27 | 9 |
| 14 | Hameenlinna | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16:28 | 8 |
| 15 | IFK Helsinki | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:28 | 7 |
| 16 | Jokerit | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:31 | 7 |
| 17 | KooKoo | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 15:40 | 1 |
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
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