Lukko beat TPS twice over the weekend to claim a fourth consecutive victory and retain top spot in the standings. Antti Saarela scored the winner in Friday’s game and recorded three points. In Saturday’s return match, Daniel Salonen made 23 saves as Lukko prevailed despite being outshot 49–30. SaiPa also swept its weekend series, defeating Sport twice to extend its winning streak to five games and its run of victories against Sport to nine. Mikko Perttu scored the winner in Friday’s meeting, while Petr Fridrich added a goal in Saturday’s win.
HIFK ended a three-game losing streak by beating Kiekko-Espoo, then defeated HPK with four goals from its top line. Daniel Mäkiaho had two assists against Kiekko-Espoo and four points against HPK. His scoring streak reached 12 games, with 23 points during that run.
Elsewhere, Ilves shut out Jukurit on Friday, but Jukurit won Saturday’s rematch in a shootout. Kärpät’s 11-game points streak ended with a loss to KalPa. JYP beat Ässät, Jokerit defeated KooKoo, and Lahden Pelicans beat Tappara in a shootout.