In a closely contested match, Ässät suffered a disappointing defeat at home against KalPa, bolstered by the outstanding performance of their recent acquisition, Tim Söderlund Leger. The game saw KalPa turning the tide in the final seven minutes, culminating in a dramatic winning goal by Söderlund Leger just 18 seconds before the final buzzer. Prior to this, Ässät seemed to be on their way to securing a victory, but KalPa's determination and tactical adjustment in the third period proved decisive. Tim Söderlund Leger, who transferred from TPS to KalPa at the end of January, has continued to demonstrate his scoring prowess, contributing significantly to his team's success. In just 14 games with KalPa, he has already amassed 18 points, which includes 10 goals and 8 assists. His performance highlights the impact of the mid-season transfer, as KalPa's acquisition is paying off, playing a crucial role in their climb up the league standings. With this win, KalPa has risen to fourth place in the league, tied on points with JYP in fifth. There are four games left in the regular season for KalPa, while JYP has six. Ässät's eighth-place finish effectively dashes their hopes of catching up to Ilves, making the upcoming games in the Liga, which continue on Friday with five matches, critically important for teams like HPK and Kärpät to secure their playoff positions.