Jokerit hosts Kunlun – and really needs to get another two points!

One game on tap tonight and it’s a big one for Jokerit, which hasn’t been able to scratch together many 2-pointers in recent weeks. For Kunlun, the fall into pure anonymity has gotten scary. A loss today would be its 10^th in a row.

19:30: Jokerit (28-19-6) vs Kunlun (11-34-8)

About the game

Jokerit is entering today’s contest on a 2-game losing streak.

Kunlun is entering today’s contest on a disappointing 9-game losing streak.

Jokerit is playing the 2^nd of two straight home games.

Kunlun is on a 1-game road trip.

Kunlun has never won a KHL game in Helsinki.

Jokerit defeated Kunlun earlier this season by a tight score of 2-1.

Injury list

Jokerit: Jesse Joensuu, Anders Lindback, Peter Regin

Kunlun: Casey Wellman, Cory Kane

Milestone alert

Forward Marko Anttila is hoping to suit up for his 300^th career KHL game (currently at 299).

Forward Nicklas Jensen is hoping to suit up for his 200^th career KHL game (currently at 199).

Forward Spencer Fu is hoping to suit up for his 100^th career KHL game (currently at 99).