Vaasan Sport has low scoring in the first and third periods, creating the conditions for “shutout” stretches. Ilves, being in excellent form, may still face resistance from the home team, especially in the opening and final periods.

Kuznetskie Medvedi often play to protect their lead in the final periods, which reduces their scoring output. Mamonty Yugry, on the other hand, can step up in the third periods, but the likelihood that the home team will fail to score remains fairly high.

Tayfun demonstrates low scoring in the second and third periods, making the likelihood of “scoreless” stretches extremely high. MHC Spartak, having a more balanced attack, may still fail to convert its chances in these periods, which will lead to a hard-fought battle.