HC Panter, an ice hockey club from Estonia, faced a disappointing exit from the Baltic League playoffs after being defeated by HK Liepaja for the third consecutive time in the quarter-finals. The Estonian team had lost the first two games of the playoff series with scores of 1:4 and 2:5. The decisive match took place on Tuesday, where Panter suffered a heavy defeat on home ice, finishing 1:8 against Liepaja, with the game witnessing a standout performance from 23-year-old Daniels Andersons, who scored two goals and assisted on four others.

The game showcased a dominating performance from Liepaja, as they seized control early on, leading the first period 3:0 and continuing to expand their advantage in the subsequent periods. The only goal for HC Panter came from Finnish player Lenni Suutari, highlighting the team's struggle to find the net against a well-coordinated Liepaja defense. With this series concluded, Liepaja advances to the semi-finals where they will meet Zemgale, the team that finished second in the regular season.

Meanwhile, the tournament continues with other semi-final matchups, including Mogo, the regular-season champions, facing either the Kyiv Capitals or Riga Prizma, who are currently leading their quarter-final series 2-0. This elimination marks the end of the season for HC Panter, who will be seeking to regroup and improve for future competitions, while Liepaja looks to maintain their momentum in pursuit of the championship.