In the midst of the national team's disappointing Olympic opener, Finnish domestic league matches took place, including a significant 4-0 victory for SaiPa over Ässät. The standout players for SaiPa were goalkeeper Gustavs Grigals, who made 21 saves to secure a clean sheet, and Maxime Fortier, who scored two goals. This victory marked SaiPa's third consecutive win, allowing them to close the gap on league leaders Tappara, now just two points behind them with 89 points, while Tappara leads with 91 points but has two more games left to play.

Meanwhile, Kiekko-Espoo also achieved a vital win by defeating Jukurit, with Jere Väisänen scoring the only goal of the first period and goalie Petteri Rimpinen stopping all 20 shots from Jukurit. This win was significant for Kiekko-Espoo, marking their third consecutive victory, which helped them solidify their position in the playoff race. After this loss, Jukurit's losing streak extended to seven games, leaving them in a precarious position in the standings.

As the league progresses, the competition for playoff spots intensifies, with SaiPa and Kiekko-Espoo both looking to maintain their momentum. While SaiPa inches closer to the top of the standings, Kiekko-Espoo has effectively ensured that Jukurit cannot catch up with them in the battle for the last playoff positions, as they have now amassed 66 points compared to Jukurit's ongoing struggles.