One game on tap as Jokerit looks for revenge against Ak Bars in Kazan!
You don’t see back-to-backs like this very often, but a rematch has been scheduled as a make-up game and Jokerit will be on the road for this home game. After yesterday’s 4-1 loss, Jokerit will be hungry for some revenge today.
19:00: Jokerit (18-9-3) vs Ak Bars (27-7-4)
About the game
Jokerit is entering today’s contest fresh off a defeat.
Ak Bars is entering today’s contest on a 5-game winning streak.
Jokerit is on a 1-game homestand.
Ak Bars is playing the 1st of three straight road games.
Although Jokerit is today’s home team, the game will take place in Kazan again for technical scheduling reasons. The boys from Helsinki will then begin a new road trip while already being on the road, so to speak.
Da Costa has points in five straight games, going 3-4-7 over that span.
Savinainen has points in four straight games, going 2-4-6 over that span.
Injury list
Jokerit: Iiro Pakarinen, John Norman
Ak Bars: Justin Azevedo
