Tuesday's games in the SM-liiga featured a favorable outcome for home teams, with KalPa, KooKoo, and TPS all claiming victories. Particularly noteworthy was Vaasan Sport, currently at the bottom of the league, who faced their eighth consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of KooKoo with a score of 4-1. KooKoo's Robert Rooba stood out as the game's most effective player, scoring two goals and contributing significantly to his team's success.

Notably, Sport's 19-year-old goalkeeper Masi Härkönen delivered one of the evening's most impressive performances by denying Ossi-Petteri Jaakola a goal from a fantastic opportunity. However, despite the individual brilliance, Sport remains struggling in the league as losses accumulate, negatively impacting team morale. Meanwhile, in a different match, KalPa secured a 5-3 win against Pelicans; however, they faced a setback when their goalie Stefanos Lekkas injured himself just 14 minutes into the game, raising concerns about the team's depth in the goalkeeping position.

With these results, the standings in the SM-liiga are tightening, and every match holds significance as teams vie for playoff positions. The ongoing struggles of teams like Vaasan Sport highlight the competitive nature of the league and the challenges faced by struggling teams as they aim to turn their seasons around in the face of increasing pressure and limited margins for error.