On Sunday, a match in the SM-liiga featured SaiPa taking on Sport in Vaasa, with SaiPa emerging victorious with a clear 4-0 scoreline. Lappeenranta's goalie, Tomi Karhunen, had a relatively easy game, making only 13 saves while also providing one assist. This performance reflected SaiPa's dominance throughout the match, as they controlled the play and created more scoring opportunities than their opponents.

Sport struggled significantly during the game, with goalie Patrik Kerkola forced to make a staggering 39 saves to keep the score from being even worse. Historically, Sundays have been a traditional Hockey Night in Finland, particularly during the 1990s, but such games have become infrequent in recent years. The match was only the second Sunday game of the current regular season, signaling a shift in the scheduling of league matches.

SaiPa's victory not only boosts their morale but also positions them well as they prepare for their next encounter against Ässät in the subsequent Sunday match. The team's performances in these rare Sunday games could be crucial for their standing in the league, as they look to capitalize on any momentum gained from such decisive wins against opponents like Sport, who are struggling this season.