Story Summary
Antti Raanta will start in goal for Lukko against Tappara in Thursday evening’s sole Liiga fixture. The 37-year-old veteran will start in Rauma for the first time this season and has played only 40 minutes so far.
Key Facts
- Antti Raanta will start in goal for Lukko against Tappara in Thursday’s only Liiga match.
- Raanta is 37 years old.
- This will be Raanta’s first start of the season for Lukko.
- Raanta has played only 40 minutes this season.
- Raanta replaced Daniel Salonen after the first period of Lukko’s home game against JYP on 9 September 2026, after Salonen had conceded four goals.
- In that JYP game Raanta made 14 saves with a save percentage of 93.33.
- The Lukko – Tappara game is scheduled to be played in Rauma and is due to begin at 18.30.
IHM Discussion
Raanta’s first start of the season gives Lukko a change in goal for the visit of Tappara. The 37-year-old has played only 40 minutes so far, all coming after he replaced Daniel Salonen following the first period against JYP on 9 September. Raanta made 14 saves in that appearance and finished with a 93.33 save percentage.
Why It Matters
Raanta’s selection gives Lukko a veteran starter for Thursday’s game after his limited action so far this season. It also changes the immediate goaltending rotation, with Salonen having started the earlier game against JYP.