- Visitors know that a point is all they need
- Tappara are already qualified
- Storhamar's fate also part-rests on this game
Tappara Tampere have the chance to be the toast of Hamar if they can beat Djurgården Stockholm in regulation time.
The Finnish side are already assured of qualification for the next round, and topping Group E, but this game is hugely important for the visitors. The Swedes need just a point to qualify, while Norwegian outfit Storhamar Hamar will go through if they win in regulation and Djurgården leave Tampere pointless.
The visitors had a 7-4 win over Timra this past weekend end two straight losses after defeats in the SHL and CHL in their previous two games. They have however conceded 11 goals in three games and will need to tighten up.
Tappara on the other hand now have two straight Liiga after a poor start. Both have been by a single goal, which suggests tonight could be very tight indeed.