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In the men’s ice hockey semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Finland and Canada are in a tense, back-and-forth game. Early in the matchup, Finland scored first and held a lead — and then added to it with a short-handed goal. Canada scored one late in the second period to make it 2-1 Finland going into the third.
Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Sidney Crosby of Canada walks out to the ice before a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Despite losing captain Sidney Crosby for the semifinal due to an injury sustained earlier in the tournament, Team Canada has shown resilience and offensive depth — with Connor McDavid stepping up as acting captain.
With under ten minutes to go in the third period, Canada tied the game on a controversial goal, where the Finnish goalie felt he was interfered with. Upon review, it looked like there was no interference, so Finland decided not to take the risk of challenging it.
Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Artturi Lehkonen of Finland celebrates scoring their third goal in overtime to win the match against Switzerland in a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Head-to-head showdowns between Finland and Canada are always high-stakes in international hockey — both teams have rich traditions and intense rivalries at the Olympics, World Championships, and other international tournaments.
Both teams won overtime games in the quarterfinals, and this game might be headed to overtime as well.
The post Finland blows 2-0 lead late in Olympic men’s hockey semifinal appeared first on The Big Lead.
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Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Sidney Crosby of Canada walks out to the ice before a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Despite losing captain Sidney Crosby for the semifinal due to an injury sustained earlier in the tournament, Team Canada has shown resilience and offensive depth — with Connor McDavid stepping up as acting captain.
- Canada entered the semifinal as the favorites even without Crosby.
- Betting lines favored Canada due to its offensive firepower and experience.
Canada ties it late:
With under ten minutes to go in the third period, Canada tied the game on a controversial goal, where the Finnish goalie felt he was interfered with. Upon review, it looked like there was no interference, so Finland decided not to take the risk of challenging it.
History:
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Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Artturi Lehkonen of Finland celebrates scoring their third goal in overtime to win the match against Switzerland in a men’s ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Head-to-head showdowns between Finland and Canada are always high-stakes in international hockey — both teams have rich traditions and intense rivalries at the Olympics, World Championships, and other international tournaments.
Both teams won overtime games in the quarterfinals, and this game might be headed to overtime as well.
The post Finland blows 2-0 lead late in Olympic men’s hockey semifinal appeared first on The Big Lead.
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