Canada faces off against Finland in the semifinals of the Olympics Friday. Puck drop from Milan, Italy, is set for 10:40 a.m. ET.

The Canadians and Finns both received a wake-up call in their quarterfinal overtime wins, and the two teams will meet for the chance to advance to the gold medal game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, February 20.

After a shocking opening loss, Finland's men's Olympic hockey team has shown incredible resilience and depth, making them strong contenders for a gold medal.

Predators' Saros and Haula advance to face Canada, aiming to defend Finland's gold. Will their Olympic quest continue?

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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.

MILAN -- Sidney Crosby was still being evaluated for a lower-body injury Thursday, but the Team Canada captain has not been ruled out for the semifinals of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

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.

Two Finland men's hockey players are back with the team at the Olympics after being isolated to keep a stomach illness from spreading.