Finland, Switzerland and Olympic
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Miro Heiskanen tied it with 72 seconds left, Artturi Lehkonen scored in overtime and Finland escaped with a 3-2 victory. Heiskanen’s shot banked in off Switzerland defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler’s stick and past goaltender Leonardo Genoni.
Artturi Lehkonen added another defining goal to his growing legacy, scoring on a breakaway in overtime to cap Finland’s dramatic comeback and send them into the Olympic semifinals.
Reigning Olympic champions Finland made a remarkable comeback to beat Switzerland 3-2 in overtime and reach the men's ice hockey semi-finals at Milano Rho Arena on Wednesday, with Artturi Lehkonen netting the winner.
Sweden and Finland renew their fierce hockey rivalry at the Winter Olympics after opening tests for both teams in group play.
Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey takes place at 10:40 a.m. ET on Feb. 20. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Canada vs. Finland in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.
When the dust had finally settled, Team Finland was an 11-0 winner against Team Italy, resulting in Team Slovakia winning the group and Team Sweden falling to at least seventh in the 12-team field for the single-elimination stage of the tournament. Confused? You’re not alone.
Finland sets Olympic hockey records with a historic 11-0 demolition of Italy, setting marks for goals and margin of victory in the men’s tournament during the NHL participation era.
THL is cautioning that gambling-related problems are increasing as Finland prepares for its 2027 licensing reform. To promote safer play, the institute has introduced new risk limits and a “2-4-2” self-assessment rule encouraging players to stay within healthy gambling habits.