Kärpät vs Tappara – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:4
28/02/2026 at 11:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liiga
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.003.00
Shots on Goal
2826
Shots off target
714
Shooting PCT
3.57% (1/28)15.38% (4/26)
Blocked shots
711
Goalkeeper Saves
2227
Saves PCT
88% (22/25)96.43% (27/28)
Penalties
12
PIM
24
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/2)100% (1/1)
Pen. Killing PCT
0% (0/1)100% (2/2)
Faceoffs Won
3416
Faceoffs %
6832
Empty Net Goals
01

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 2)
  • 02:41, Jokipakka J. (2 min),
  • 09:54, 1 - 0, Erholtz E. (G), Kantner M. (A), Virta P. (A2)
  • 16:50, Tikka T. (2 min),
  • 17:42, 1 - 1, Rautiainen B. (G), Blichfeld J. (A), Matinmikko A. (A2)
  • 18:39, 1 - 2, Haapala H. (G),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 0)
  • 3rd Period (0 - 2)
  • 11:54, Simontaival K. (2 min),
  • 16:46, 1 - 3, Rautiainen B. (G), Juolevi O. (A), Mattila Ju. (A2)
  • 18:44, 1 - 4, Sylvegard E. (G), Matinmikko A. (A),

Chances of winning


Kärpät
25.2%
Draw
21.6%
Tappara
53.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
26.8% 21.3% 51.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

27.2% 21.6% 51.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Kärpät has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)
  • Tappara has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Kärpät than the current prediction. (+2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Tappara than the current prediction. (-2.2%)
  • Kärpät - Tappara Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.76
    (3.49)
    4.25
    (4.39)
    1.76
    (1.8)
    7.1%
    (7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    Preview Facts
    • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 15 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liiga (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kärpät won 3.
    • Recent performances by Kärpät have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Tappara is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Kärpät may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Tappara will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kärpät won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 50:60. (average 2.5:3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Kärpät won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 31:34. (average 3.1:3.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Kärpät - Tappara were as follows:
    04.02.2026 Tappara - Kärpät 1:4
    01.11.2025 Kärpät - Tappara 3:4
    27.09.2025 Tappara - Kärpät 3:2
    29.08.2025 Kärpät - Tappara 4:3
    12.03.2025 Tappara - Kärpät 0:3
    Latest results of Kärpät
    18.02.2026 KooKoo - Kärpät 4:3
    17.02.2026 Pelicans - Kärpät 0:5
    14.02.2026 Kärpät - KalPa 3:1
    13.02.2026 Kärpät - KalPa 2:5
    Latest results of Tappara
    27.02.2026 KalPa - Tappara 1:10
    20.02.2026 Pelicans - Tappara 4:3
    18.02.2026 Tappara - JYP 4:1
    14.02.2026 Lukko - Tappara 1:4
    13.02.2026 Tappara - Ilves 4:1
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Tappara (1)Bye
    2Lukko (5)Hameenlinna (12)1 : 3
    3Ilves (4)Bye
    4KalPa (7)IFK Helsinki (10)3 : 2
    5KooKoo (2)Bye
    6JYP (6)Pelicans (11)0 : 3
    7SaiPa (3)Bye
    8Assat (8)Kiekko-Espoo (9)3 : 2

    Quarter-finals
    1Tappara (1)Hameenlinna (12)2 : 1
    2Ilves (4)KalPa (7)2 : 0
    3KooKoo (2)Pelicans (11)2 : 1
    4SaiPa (3)Assat (8)1 : 1