Tappara overturned an early deficit with four second-period goals to beat GKS Tychy 6-3 in Poland. The Finnish side took three points, while Tychy’s defeat ended their Champions Hockey League campaign for the 2026/27 season in front of their home crowd.
Szymon Kucharski put Tychy ahead, finishing a pass from Lukáš Kovář. Niclas Almari levelled for Tappara, but Henri Knuutinen restored the hosts’ lead with 30 seconds left in the first period.
Benjamin Rautiainen tied the game early in the second. Vilho Vanhatalo then gave Tappara their first lead, and two further goals extended the advantage to 5-2 before the period ended. Aapeli Räsänen scored his second of the night early in the third to make it 6-2. Lauri Sertti added Tychy’s third and final goal, but Tappara held on for the win.