Maxime Fortier, a standout player for SaiPa, has been making headlines with outstanding performances, including scoring one of the season's most remarkable goals against Ässät. With five goals in the last week, Fortier is currently ranked second in the points standings, close to breaking SaiPa's record for most points in a single SM-liiga season, previously set by the legendary Otto Janecky in the 1990-91 season. This highlights Fortier's significant contribution to the league and SaiPa's success this season.

Amidst the ongoing Olympic games, there were concerns that league matches would suffer from a drastic decline in audience attendance. However, contrary to expectations, the average attendance at matches during the Olympics has only slightly decreased to 4,452 from an average of 4,643 before the games. This suggests that the impact of the Olympics on the Finnish league's viewership is minimal, which is significant considering the league's already demanding schedule.

As the season progresses, the discussion around the scheduling of league games during major international events brings to light the delicate balance between maintaining audience engagement and fitting into the global sports calendar. Having no break during the Olympics may have proven beneficial, challenging the idea of pausing the games when faced with significant competition from other sports events.