In an electrifying game, the Estonian ice hockey club Tallinn HC Panter clinched a crucial spot in the Baltic League quarterfinals with a solid 4-1 victory over HS Riga. The match saw a sluggish start with no goals in the first period, but HC Panter quickly gained momentum in the second period, showcasing their offensive prowess. Maxim Lovkov stood out by scoring three consecutive goals, all within a span of just over ten minutes, which became pivotal in securing the win. His first goal was assisted by teammates Nikita Puzakov and Andre Linde, and the subsequent goals followed with assists from Rasmus Kiik and Puzakov once again.

HS Riga managed to narrow the deficit in the third period, pulling within two goals, but failed to capitalize further as the match reached its finale. Linde sealed the deal for HC Panter by scoring into an empty net three minutes before the end, finalizing the score at 4-1 (0-0, 3-1, 1-0). With this victory, HC Panter reinforced their standings in the league, now amassing 14 wins, including four in overtime, and 20 losses, placing them sixth out of nine teams. The teams finishing in the top two will advance directly to the semifinals, while the next four will continue to compete in the quarterfinals, and HC Panter still has six more matches in the regular season ahead of them.