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Jokerit reshuffle lines as Curry moves to third

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Story Summary

Jokerit have reshaped their forward lines ahead of their Liiga fixture against Ässät, moving Patrick Curry from the wing on the first line to the middle of the third unit.

Antti Kalapudas takes Curry’s place alongside Henri Nikkanen and Maxime Fortier on the top line. The three forwards played for SaiPa last season.

There is also a new look to Jokerit’s second and fourth lines. Eetu Tuulola, who was playing on the second line a week ago, has moved to the fourth unit with Bruno Kallio and Aleksi Mustonen. Kristo Pitkänen steps into the second line alongside Markus Hännikäinen and Patrik Virta.

Curry will centre Emil Kuusla and Alexander Forslund on the third line. Jokerit have also altered a defensive pairing, with Riku Tuomola returning to the line-up beside Max Krogdahl on the first pair. Miks Tumanovs makes way.

Key Facts

  • Patrick Curry has moved from the first-line wing to centre Jokerit’s third line.
  • Antti Kalapudas joins Henri Nikkanen and Maxime Fortier on the first line; all three played for SaiPa last season.
  • Kristo Pitkänen replaces Eetu Tuulola on the second line alongside Markus Hännikäinen and Patrik Virta.
  • Tuulola moves to the fourth line with Bruno Kallio and Aleksi Mustonen after playing on the second line a week earlier.
  • Emil Kuusla and Alexander Forslund will play either side of Curry on the third line.
  • Riku Tuomola returns to the Jokerit line-up and will partner Max Krogdahl on the first defensive pair, with Miks Tumanovs leaving the line-up.
  • Tomi Karhunen remains Jokerit’s starting goaltender, while Olle Eriksson Ek is the backup.

IHM Discussion

The central change is Curry’s move away from the first line. Kalapudas is handed an immediate opportunity with Nikkanen and Fortier, reuniting a trio whose shared SaiPa season gives them an existing connection.

Jokerit’s adjustments extend beyond one promotion or demotion. Pitkänen’s arrival on the second line changes Tuulola’s role substantially, while Curry’s new position at centre gives the third unit a different focal point. The return of Tuomola also affects the blue line at the top of the defence rather than merely providing an extra option.

The goaltending arrangement is unchanged, leaving Karhunen in net and Eriksson Ek in reserve while the skaters around them take on new combinations.

Why It Matters

Line changes can quickly alter where a team’s responsibility and ice time are concentrated. Kalapudas now has the role with Nikkanen and Fortier, while Curry is entrusted with centring a third line flanked by Kuusla and Forslund.

For Tuulola, the move from the second line to the fourth is a clear change in deployment. At the same time, Tuomola’s return alongside Krogdahl places him straight into Jokerit’s first defensive pair. The revised groups give Jokerit a distinctly different set of combinations for the meeting with Ässät.

Ässät move top of Liiga after beating Jokerit

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Story Summary

Ässät moved into first place in Liiga after winning 4-2 away to Jokerit at Veikkaus Arena. The result took Ässät to 28 points, two clear of Ilves, whose 3-1 defeat at HPK saw them surrender the league lead.

Jokerit’s difficult run continued with an 11th loss of the season. Elsewhere, HPK goalkeeper Jakob Crespin made 28 saves in the win over Ilves, while the round also included victories for TPS, Lukko, Sport and Kärpät. The JYP-Kärpät game was still in progress at the time of the listed results.

Key Facts

  • Ässät won 4-2 at Jokerit and climbed to the top of Liiga on 28 points.
  • Ilves have 26 points after losing 3-1 away to HPK.
  • Jokerit have now lost 11 times this season.
  • HPK goalkeeper Jakob Crespin made 28 saves against Ilves.
  • TPS beat K-Espoo 4-2, while Lukko won 2-1 at Tappara.
  • Sport won 2-1 at Pelicans.
  • Kärpät led JYP 3-2 in a game that was still in progress.

IHM Discussion

The Friday round produced a direct change at the summit without Ässät and Ilves facing one another. Ässät completed their own job in Helsinki, while Ilves were unable to respond in Hämeenlinna. Crespin’s 28-save performance was central to HPK’s victory and left Ilves unable to protect their position at the top.

For Jokerit, the 4-2 home defeat added another setback to a season already marked by 11 losses. Ässät, meanwhile, left Helsinki with both the points and first place in the standings.

Why It Matters

Ässät now hold a two-point advantage over Ilves at the head of Liiga. The round also underlined how quickly the leading places can change when the teams at the top play on the same night. Jokerit’s loss matters in a different way: the club’s 11th defeat extends a difficult spell and leaves another negative result on its record.

Jokerit and Veini Vehviläinen seek new club

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Story Summary

Jokerit have agreed with goaltender Veini Vehviläinen to seek a new club outside the organisation. Vehviläinen will train independently away from the team while that search continues.

The 29-year-old made three appearances for Jokerit this season, posting an 82.8 save percentage. He stopped receiving playing time after Tomi Karhunen joined the club, with Olle Eriksson Ek also part of the goaltending group.

Key Facts

  • Jokerit and Veini Vehviläinen have agreed to look for a new club for the goaltender outside the organisation.
  • Vehviläinen will train independently away from Jokerit’s team activities during the search.
  • The 29-year-old played three games for Jokerit this season and recorded an 82.8 save percentage.
  • Vehviläinen did not receive further playing time after Tomi Karhunen arrived at Jokerit.
  • Olle Eriksson Ek is also part of Jokerit’s goaltending group.
  • Vehviläinen helped Jokerit win the Mestis title last season, recording a 92.6 save percentage in 33 regular-season games and a 91.8 save percentage in 14 play-off games.

IHM Discussion

The agreement formalises Vehviläinen’s separation from Jokerit’s active set-up without announcing a completed move. His brief run of three games this season contrasted sharply with his contribution to last season’s Mestis title-winning campaign.

For Vehviläinen, the immediate position is clear: he is preparing independently while a new opportunity is sought. Jokerit, meanwhile, have Karhunen and Eriksson Ek in their goaltending department.

Why It Matters

Goaltending changes can quickly alter a club’s day-to-day preparation, and Jokerit have now defined Vehviläinen’s status while he remains under their umbrella. The development also places a proven Mestis title-winning goaltender on the search for a fresh club after limited action this season.

Hahl addresses bench claim after Jokerit derby win

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Story Summary

Juuso Hahl described Jokerit‘s 3-2 overtime victory over HIFK in the season’s first Helsinki derby as his side’s most complete 60-minute performance so far. The Jokerit head coach said his team controlled much of the game, created numerous scoring chances and limited HIFK’s opportunities.

Hahl said Jokerit’s own lack of finishing and a strong display from HIFK’s goaltender separated his side from taking three points. Asked about HIFK’s performance, he declined to assess the opposition and said the statistics would show which side had performed better.

The match also featured a heavy hit by HIFK defenceman Ilari Melart on Jokerit’s Riku Tuomola midway through the third period. Tuomola missed some shifts for the remainder of the game, although Hahl said the player appeared to be all right despite taking several knocks.

Afterwards, HIFK forward Eetu Liukas alleged that a Jokerit staff member had shouted from the bench at HIFK’s Niko Huuhtanen. Hahl said he had not noticed the alleged exchange and directed questions on the matter to Liukas.

Key Facts

  • Jokerit beat HIFK 3-2 in overtime in the season’s first Helsinki derby.
  • Jokerit head coach Juuso Hahl called it his team’s most complete 60-minute performance so far.
  • Hahl said Jokerit created many scoring chances while keeping HIFK to few opportunities.
  • Hahl said Jokerit’s finishing and an excellent performance by HIFK’s goaltender kept the game from becoming a three-point win for Jokerit.
  • HIFK defenceman Ilari Melart delivered a heavy hit on Jokerit’s Riku Tuomola midway through the third period.
  • Tuomola missed some shifts after the hit, but Hahl said he appeared to be all right.
  • HIFK forward Eetu Liukas alleged that a Jokerit staff member shouted at Niko Huuhtanen from the bench; Hahl said he did not witness it.

IHM Discussion

Hahl’s assessment focused firmly on Jokerit’s control of play rather than the final margin. His comments pointed to a performance in which the team’s work without the puck and chance creation met its intended standard, even if the finishing did not deliver the regulation win he felt was available.

That distinction matters in an overtime result. Jokerit secured the victory, but Hahl’s post-match view was that the underlying balance of chances should have produced a clearer outcome. He offered no analysis of HIFK’s approach, instead keeping the emphasis on his own group.

The bench allegation remained unresolved in Hahl’s comments. Liukas made the allegation after the match, while Hahl said he had no awareness of the purported incident. Neither account establishes what happened beyond those respective statements.

Why It Matters

The derby delivered both a win for Jokerit and a strong internal benchmark from its head coach. Hahl’s description of the match as the team’s most complete 60 minutes gives particular weight to the way Jokerit managed possession, opportunities and defensive chances against HIFK.

Tuomola’s condition was also a notable post-match point after the third-period collision. Hahl’s indication that the player appeared to be all right was reassuring, while the fact that Tuomola missed shifts showed the immediate effect of the hit during the game.

The allegation involving the Jokerit bench adds an off-ice element to an already high-profile local fixture, but Hahl did not offer corroboration because he said he had not heard it.

Mini Q&A

What was the result of the Jokerit-HIFK derby?

Jokerit won 3-2 in overtime.

What did Juuso Hahl say about the alleged bench incident?

Hahl said he had not noticed or heard it and said questions should be directed to Eetu Liukas, who made the allegation.

How was Riku Tuomola after Ilari Melart’s hit?

Tuomola missed some shifts for the rest of the match. Hahl said he had taken several knocks but appeared to be all right.

Niko Huuhtanen criticises HIFK after Jokerit loss

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Story Summary

Niko Huuhtanen delivered a blunt assessment of HIFK after their first local derby of the season ended in a 3-2 overtime defeat to Jokerit.

The HIFK forward said his side had played " really poor hockey" for 40 minutes, despite still having opportunities to win a game in which they were clear underdogs. Huuhtanen had one of the defining chances in overtime when he broke through alone, but Jokerit goaltender Tomi Karhunen stopped his shot with the pads.

Huuhtanen also felt the long-awaited derby did not fully match the occasion. He noted that several thousand seats remained unsold and said he expected a better atmosphere when the teams meet at Nordis.

Key Facts

  • HIFK lost their first local derby of the season against Jokerit 3-2 in overtime.
  • Niko Huuhtanen had a breakaway chance in overtime, but Tomi Karhunen made a pad save.
  • Huuhtanen said HIFK played " really poor hockey" for 40 minutes and criticised the team’s opening play.
  • Huuhtanen said HIFK had begun to find its game in Vaasa, but did not carry that level into the derby.
  • The forward described the arena atmosphere as only " OK" and pointed to several thousand unsold seats.
  • Huuhtanen said HIFK’s supporters were absent and acknowledged that viewers watching on television were unlikely to have been satisfied with the performance.
  • The derby had been awaited for 12 years, according to Huuhtanen.
  • Eetu Liukas said a Jokerit equipment manager had shouted towards Huuhtanen from the bench area; Huuhtanen said he had not heard anything and regarded such shouting as normal in hockey.

IHM Discussion

Huuhtanen’s comments centred less on the overtime result than on HIFK’s standard over the opening 40 minutes. His frustration was sharpened by the setting: this was a derby described as having been awaited for 12 years, and HIFK were unable to produce the performance he believed the occasion demanded.

There was still a narrow route to victory. Huuhtanen’s overtime breakaway gave HIFK an immediate chance to turn an underdog display into a win, but Karhunen’s save left Jokerit with the decisive edge. Huuhtanen did not use that missed opportunity to soften his assessment of the wider performance.

Why It Matters

Local derbies carry significance beyond two points, particularly after such a lengthy wait for the fixture’s return. Huuhtanen’s public disappointment underlines that HIFK’s players judged the display against the scale of the event, not simply the closeness of an overtime defeat.

His remarks also placed attention on the next meeting at Nordis, where he expects a stronger atmosphere. That expectation concerns the event around the game as well as the on-ice response HIFK will want after a performance their forward called unacceptable.

Mini Q&A

What was the result of the HIFK-Jokerit derby?

Jokerit beat HIFK 3-2 in overtime in the teams’ first local derby of the season.

What happened to Niko Huuhtanen’s overtime chance?

Huuhtanen broke through alone, but Jokerit goaltender Tomi Karhunen stopped his shot with the pads.

Why was Huuhtanen unhappy with HIFK?

He said HIFK played very poorly for 40 minutes, criticised the team’s opening play and felt the showing was unacceptable for an event awaited for 12 years.

IHM Final View

HIFK left the derby with an overtime point but without the performance Huuhtanen wanted on a major night for the rivalry. His verdict was unambiguous: a lone overtime chance was not enough to excuse a display he felt fell short for much of the game.

Jokerit keep Tomi Karhunen for rest of season

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Story Summary

Jokerit have agreed a contract with goaltender Tomi Karhunen for the remainder of the season.

The 36-year-old joined Jokerit in September and has played seven Liiga matches since arriving. His initial deal was first extended until the end of October, but the club have now committed to keeping him for the rest of the campaign.

Karhunen has recorded an.883 save percentage across his seven appearances and has posted two shutouts. Jokerit sporting director Olli-Pekka Yrjänheikki said the club were very pleased to retain the goaltender, praising the standard of his performances on the ice.

Key Facts

  • Jokerit have signed 36-year-old goaltender Tomi Karhunen through to the end of the season.
  • Karhunen joined Jokerit in September.
  • He has played seven Liiga games for Jokerit.
  • His original contract was initially extended until the end of October before the new season-long arrangement was agreed.
  • Karhunen has an.883 save percentage in his seven appearances.
  • He has recorded two shutouts.
  • Jokerit sporting director Olli-Pekka Yrjänheikki said the club were delighted that Karhunen would remain with the team.

IHM Discussion

The new agreement turns Karhunen’s stay from a short-term arrangement into a commitment for the remainder of the season. Jokerit had initially prolonged his original deal only until the end of October, leaving his longer-term status unresolved. The club have now made their decision after seven Liiga outings.

Karhunen’s statistical line includes two shutouts, while his save percentage stands at .883. Those are the only performance figures attached to his Jokerit spell, but they form the on-ice record behind the extension. Yrjänheikki’s comments make clear that the club regard Karhunen’s play as having demonstrated his level.

For Karhunen, the contract provides continuity after joining the squad in September. For Jokerit, it confirms that the goaltender will remain part of the group rather than merely covering the opening weeks of the season.

Why It Matters

Goaltending decisions can quickly shape a club’s options over a season, and Jokerit have removed uncertainty around Karhunen’s immediate future. His move from an initial short-term deal to a contract running until season’s end follows a seven-game Liiga sample in which he produced two shutouts.

The decision is also a clear public endorsement from the club’s sporting leadership. Jokerit are retaining a 36-year-old goaltender whose early appearances persuaded them to move beyond the October extension and agree terms for the remainder of the campaign.

Jokerit unveil playing-card jersey for HIFK derby

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Story Summary

Jokerit will take the ice in an unusual special jersey when they face HIFK in Thursday’s Helsinki derby.

The Liiga club’s design takes its main inspiration from a deck of playing cards. All four suits, hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs, feature on the jersey, while the player numbers and lettering use a typeface modelled on playing-card typography.

It is the first time Jokerit have used a playing-card theme so prominently on their jersey. The design also reaches back into the club’s visual history, with its colour scheme and arrangement of elements influenced by Jokerit shirts from the 1970s and 1980s.

Ville Leino, Jokerit’s Creative Specialist and the designer responsible for the shirt, said the aim was to produce something that immediately felt like Jokerit for a local derby while looking markedly different from a traditional jersey.

Key Facts

  • Jokerit will wear a special jersey for Thursday’s Helsinki derby against HIFK.
  • The jersey is built around a playing-card theme featuring hearts, spades, diamonds and clubs.
  • Its player numbers and lettering use typography inspired by playing cards.
  • The design is Jokerit’s first jersey to use the playing-card concept so visibly.
  • The colour palette and layout also draw influence from Jokerit jerseys of the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Jokerit Creative Specialist Ville Leino was responsible for the jersey design.

IHM Discussion

Special-event jerseys can give a derby a distinct visual identity without changing the competitive stakes on the ice. Jokerit’s concept is deliberately rooted in club imagery rather than being a complete departure from the team’s established look: the card motifs provide the novelty, while the references to older shirts maintain a connection to the club’s past.

That balance is central to Leino’s stated design objective. The shirt is intended to be recognisably Jokerit at first glance, but sufficiently different from the standard kit to mark the occasion. The detailed use of card-style lettering means the theme extends beyond a single crest or shoulder patch and runs through the full presentation of the jersey.

Why It Matters

The HIFK fixture gives Jokerit a high-profile local setting for the special design. By combining a new playing-card identity with visual cues from the 1970s and 1980s, the club is presenting the jersey as both an occasion-specific look and a nod to its own history.

Jokerit facing HIFK derby with five injured players

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Story Summary

Jokerit are preparing for an important Liiga week with five players absent through injury, including star forward Teemu Turunen.

Turunen was injured in Jokerit’s third regular-season game and is expected to remain out for a further three to five weeks. Defenceman Olli Juolevi, who has been recovering from injury throughout the early part of the season, is also not expected to return for another two to four weeks.

Jokerit host HIFK in the Stadin Derby on Thursday before league leaders Ilves visit Helsinki on Saturday.

Key Facts

  • Teemu Turunen is expected to be sidelined for a further three to five weeks after being injured in Jokerit’s third regular-season game.
  • Olli Juolevi has a recovery estimate of two to four weeks.
  • Kristo Pitkänen’s situation is being monitored day by day.
  • Miro Nalli and Oskari Manninen became Jokerit’s latest injury absentees last week.
  • Nalli is being assessed day by day, while Manninen is still undergoing examinations and has no confirmed return timetable.
  • Jokerit will host HIFK on Thursday and Liiga leaders Ilves on Saturday.

IHM Discussion

The absence list leaves Jokerit short-handed for two demanding home fixtures. Turunen’s expected absence is the longest stated timetable among the group, while Juolevi’s recovery also extends into the coming weeks. The status of Pitkänen and Nalli remains less certain, and Manninen’s timetable cannot be set until his examinations are complete.

Thursday’s Stadin Derby against HIFK arrives before Jokerit have clarity on several of those cases. Saturday then brings Ilves, who are identified as the Liiga leaders.

Why It Matters

Jokerit’s immediate challenge is the volume of unavailable players rather than a single late fitness concern. Five injury absences are in place as the club prepares for consecutive home games against HIFK and Ilves, with no confirmed return dates for Pitkänen, Nalli or Manninen.

Jokerit Find Encouragement Despite Overtime Loss

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Story Summary

Jokerit‘s difficult start to the Liiga season continued with a 3-2 overtime defeat to Tappara at Nokia Arena, yet there were clear positives in the performance.

Jokerit trailed 2-1 for much of the game and struggled to create chances in the closing minutes. Emil Kuusla produced an outstanding individual play to set up Maxime Fortier for the late equaliser, taking the game into overtime.

Jokerit had opportunities in the extra period, but Tappara secured the win when Joachim Blichfeld found space in a dangerous scoring area and fired into the roof of the net.

Key Facts

  • Tappara beat Jokerit 3-2 in overtime at Nokia Arena.
  • Jokerit had been trailing 2-1 before Maxime Fortier’s late equaliser.
  • Emil Kuusla created Fortier’s scoring chance with an individual effort.
  • Joachim Blichfeld scored Tappara’s overtime winner.
  • Tomi Karhunen made several important saves for Jokerit.
  • Jokerit’s defensive group was credited with more reliable puck exits and repeated wins in defensive-zone battles.
  • Jokerit’s main issue remained chance creation at five-on-five.

IHM Discussion

The result extended Jokerit’s poor opening run, but the performance offered a more useful measure of progress than the final score alone. Jokerit stayed in the contest against Tappara, found a route back from 2-1 down and created chances to win it in overtime.

The most encouraging elements came away from the attacking end. Karhunen gave Jokerit the saves needed to remain close, while the defensive work was stronger in two important areas: moving the puck out of the zone and competing for loose pucks in their own end. Those details can limit pressure and give a side a platform to play from.

The attacking concern remains clear. Jokerit found it difficult to generate five-on-five opportunities, particularly as the game moved into its final minutes. Fortier’s goal showed that individual skill can create a decisive opening, but the broader challenge is to make those openings more regular.

Why It Matters

For Jokerit, the defeat still brought a tangible sign that the basic structure can hold up in a close Liiga game. A team that defends more cleanly and receives strong goaltending gives itself a chance to stay within reach, even when its attack is not producing consistently.

The late equaliser also mattered because it prevented a narrow defeat from becoming a game in which Jokerit never seriously threatened a response. They earned overtime against Tappara, then had opportunities before Blichfeld’s finish decided it.

Mini Q&A

Who scored Jokerit’s late equaliser against Tappara?

Maxime Fortier scored the late equaliser after an individual play by Emil Kuusla created the opportunity.

Who scored the overtime winner for Tappara?

Joachim Blichfeld scored Tappara’s overtime winner.

What was Jokerit’s main problem in the game?

Jokerit had difficulty creating scoring chances at five-on-five, despite stronger goaltending and defensive work.

Coach Mark Comment

Jokerit’s most useful building block from this game was the connection between defensive-zone work and goaltending. Karhunen’s saves carried greater value because the team competed more effectively around him and managed its exits with greater control. The next improvement must come in turning those exits into sustained five-on-five offence rather than relying on isolated moments of individual creation.

IHM Final View

Jokerit left Nokia Arena without the extra point, but not without encouragement. The 3-2 overtime loss to Tappara showed a more resilient defensive performance, a strong outing from Tomi Karhunen and a late response led by Emil Kuusla and Maxime Fortier. The five-on-five attack remains the central issue, but this was a firmer performance base than Jokerit had shown earlier in the season.

Jokerit earn first Liiga win as tempers flare in 3-0 victory

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Story Summary

Jokerit recorded their first Liiga victory of the season, beating Pelicans 3-0 to snap an 0-5 start. Tomi Karhunen kept a shutout with 20 saves. The match was marred by two heated incidents late in the second period: Oliver Larsen and Markus Nutivaara dropped their gloves and were both sent off after a roughly 30-second fight that began when Emil Kuusla drove into Pelicans goaltender František Poletín at 39:00. Shortly after the period ended, Max Krogdahl and Gabriel Fortier were also involved in an altercation; both received 2+2 minute penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct and violence. Larsen’s night ended just shy of two full periods.

Key Facts

  • Jokerit defeated Pelicans 3-0.
  • The victory was Jokerit’s first of the Liiga season after five straight losses.
  • Tomi Karhunen posted the shutout with 20 saves.
  • Oliver Larsen and Markus Nutivaara fought late in the second period and were both ejected.
  • The fight sequence began at 39:00 after Jokerit’s Emil Kuusla went into Pelicans goaltender František Poletín.
  • Emil Kuusla received a two-minute penalty for goalie interference.
  • Max Krogdahl and Gabriel Fortier were involved in a separate confrontation after the second period and each received 2+2 minute penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct and violence.
  • Oliver Larsen’s game lasted just under two periods.

IHM Discussion

The result gives Jokerit a necessary lift after a poor start, while Karhunen’s 20-save shutout offers a strong platform. However, the evening’s defining moments may be the physical confrontations rather than the goals. Two distinct incidents – one culminating in a fight and another after the second period – brought ejections and further penalties. Jokerit have the immediate benefit of a first win, but discipline and game management will remain an important focus.

Why It Matters

A first win changes the immediate mood for a club that had lost its first five league games. The altercations also create a secondary storyline: Jokerit must retain their competitive edge without taking penalties that disrupt their bench. The match will be remembered for Karhunen’s shutout and the heated exchanges late in the second period.

Mini Q&A

What was the score and who won?

Jokerit won 3-0 over Pelicans.

Who kept the shutout and how many saves were made?

Tomi Karhunen kept the shutout and made 20 saves.

Which players were ejected after a fight late in the second period?

Oliver Larsen and Markus Nutivaara fought and were both given game ejections.

What sparked the first altercation?

The first incident began at 39:00 when Jokerit’s Emil Kuusla went into Pelicans goaltender František Poletín; a subsequent skirmish between Larsen and Nutivaara followed.

Were there any further penalties after the second period?

Yes. Max Krogdahl and Gabriel Fortier were involved in a separate confrontation after the second period and each received 2+2 minute penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct and violence.

Coach Mark Comment

A goaltender’s shutout is the clearest form of reassurance a coach can get: it buys time to fix other issues. Still, discipline is a coaching responsibility as much as a player one. The ejections and extra penalties cost rhythm and force the bench to respond mid-game; tightening behaviour in those late-period moments is a practical and immediate coaching task.

IHM Final View

Jokerit’s 3-0 victory over Pelicans delivers a much-needed first win and a strong goaltending display. The two late-second-period incidents, which led to ejections and further penalties, ensured the match also carried a disciplinary edge. Jokerit will now look to turn that lift into steadier execution.