Finland will play for bronze on Saturday
MONTREAL – Nick Suzuki and Team Canada are going for gold on Sunday.
In the first of Friday’s two semifinal games, Canada defeated Finland 3-2 in a hotly contested opening matchup. With the Finns leading 2-0 at the start of the second period, Canada went on to score three unanswered goals to advance to the tournament final.
Nathan MacKinnon scored the game-winning goal with 36 seconds remaining in regulation, in a game which Canada led in shots, 39-17.
Nick Suzuki had 14:36 of ice time in the win.
Oliver Kapanen dressed as the 13th forward for Finland, but did not play.
For more stats, check out the official Olympic game summary here.
Canada roster
Semifinal setup. 🇨🇦
Trios et duos pour la demi-finale. 🇨🇦#MilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/0yJ1LRypCk
Finland roster
Canada goals
P2 05:40 [1]-2 Reinhart (Makar, McDavid) – PPG
P2 09:26 [2]-2 Theodore (Sanheim, Wilson)
P3 00:36 [3]-2 MacKinnon (McDavid, Celebrini) – PPG
Finland goals
P1 03:05 0-[1] Rantanen (Aho) – PPG
P2 16:34 0-[2] Haula (Armia) – SHG
What’s next?
The gold medal game is set for 8:10 a.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 22, with Canada facing the winner of Friday’s game between the United States and Slovakia. Finland meanwhile will play for bronze on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:40 p.m. ET.
All games will be broadcast on CBC/CBC Gem and Radio-Canada/ICI TOU.TV.