Vaasan Sport vs Kärpät – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:3
17/03/2026 at 12:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
3.003.61
Shots on Goal
2728
Shots off target
1716
Shooting PCT
3.7% (1/27)10.71% (3/28)
Blocked shots
15
Goalkeeper Saves
2526
Saves PCT
92.59% (25/27)96.3% (26/27)
Penalties
46
PIM
833
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
01
Power-play PCT
0% (0/6)0% (0/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (4/4)100% (6/6)
Faceoffs Won
3032
Faceoffs %
48.3951.61
Empty Net Goals
01

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 14:48, Kantner M. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 0)
  • 04:10, Hakkila H. (2 min),
  • 16:18, Ohtamaa A. (2 min),
  • 18:19, 1 - 0, Keinanen J. (G), Hakkila H. (A), Aarnio A. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (0 - 3)
  • 05:57, Tikka T. (5 min),
  • 06:44, 1 - 1, Hirvonen R. (G), Paaso A. (A), Hakanpaa J. (A2)
  • 10:39, Hunt B. (2 min),
  • 12:49, Virta P. (2 min),
  • 14:36, Salmela T. (2 min),
  • 14:36, Tiihonen M. (2 min),
  • 17:27, Harkimo D. (2 min),
  • 19:00, 1 - 2, Kantner M. (G), Raty Aku (A), Tichacek J. (A2)
  • 19:18, 1 - 3, Hermonen J. (G), Junttila J. (A), Hirvonen R. (A2)

Chances of winning


Vaasan Sport
15.9%
Draw
18.7%
Kärpät
65.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
18.3% 21.1% 60.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

19.2% 22.1% 57.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Vaasan Sport has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.4%)
  • Kärpät has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Vaasan Sport than the current prediction. (+3.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Kärpät than the current prediction. (-7.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Kärpät, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Vaasan Sport - Kärpät Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    5.92
    (5.1)
    4.9
    (4.43)
    1.44
    (1.54)
    6.9%
    (7.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.25
    What is the prediction for Vaasan Sport - Kärpät?
  • Users Predictions: 2 users predict this event. Kärpät will win (votes: 1 - 50%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +1.5, OT - Vaasa (1.96) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 1.5, 1st Period - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Vaasa (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:4.
  • Preview Facts
    • In this match, only outsiders will meet (ranked 16 and 15).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vaasa won 2.
    • Vaasa is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Kärpät is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Vaasa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Kärpät is a strong favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vaasa won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 34:65. (average 1.7:3.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Vaasa won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 20:29. (average 2:2.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Vaasan Sport - Kärpät were as follows:
    03.01.2026 Kärpät - Vaasan Sport 6:0
    17.09.2025 Vaasan Sport - Kärpät 1:2
    09.09.2025 Kärpät - Vaasan Sport 0:3
    07.08.2025 Vaasan Sport - Kärpät 4:7
    01.02.2025 Vaasan Sport - Kärpät 5:1
    Latest results of Vaasan Sport
    11.03.2026 TPS - Vaasan Sport 3:0
    07.03.2026 Vaasan Sport - JYP 0:3
    04.03.2026 Vaasan Sport - KalPa 1:6
    Latest results of Kärpät
    14.03.2026 Kärpät - HIFK 4:5
    13.03.2026 HIFK - Kärpät 3:1
    07.03.2026 HPK - Kärpät 6:3
    06.03.2026 HPK - Kärpät 3:2
    04.03.2026 Kärpät - KooKoo 4:3
    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