Helsingin IFK faced a disappointing setback on Saturday, enduring their fourth consecutive defeat at the hands of Kiekko-Espoo, who won decisively with a score of 4-0. This marked a notable achievement for Kiekko-Espoo, as it was the first time in their history that they won all encounters against HIFK in a season, finishing with a perfect record of 12-0 in points. This season's struggles for HIFK have been significant, especially in away games where they have been blanked a staggering ten times.

In the match, Kiekko-Espoo struck early with their defenseman Kristian Näkyvä scoring the opening goal in the first shift, marking his impressive 13th goal of the season, 11 of which were scored at even strength. Aarne Talvitie also significantly contributed to the victory by netting the second and third goals for the team, scoring his first points of the season after an extended injury absence. The match concluded with an additional goal scored during a power play in the final minute, further cementing Kiekko-Espoo's dominance during this outing.

This defeat not only highlights HIFK's ongoing struggles but also showcases Kiekko-Espoo's rise and ability to capitalize on their opponent's weaknesses. Such a performance puts pressure on HIFK as they seek to turn their season around, while Kiekko-Espoo can take pride in their historic achievement against a rival team, bolstering their momentum as the season progresses.