In a recent Finnish SM-liiga ice hockey match, TPS faced off against Vaasan Sport on Saturday following a previous victory over them just a day prior. Despite TPS earlier winning 3-1 against the same team, they suffered a 4-1 defeat in this match. The game was notable for its early start times, with the first game commencing at 15:00, and the TPS versus Sport match beginning at 16:00.

Vaasan Sport opened the scoring at 13:44 with a power-play goal from Iivari Heikkinen, assisted by Eetu Levänen and Simon Hjalmarsson. TPS equalized shortly after the start of the second period with a goal from recently acquired Swedish defender Alexis Binner. However, they failed to maintain their momentum as Vaasan Sport scored another goal just before the end of the second period, leaving TPS trailing again with a score of 2-1 going into the third.

The match continued to highlight TPS's struggles, as they were unable to overcome their opponents throughout the game, eventually sealing a 4-1 victory for Vaasan Sport. This defeat not only extends TPS's losing streak but also raises concerns about the team's performance, particularly under the leadership of their captain, who was reportedly benched during the match, indicating deeper issues within the team dynamics and strategy.