Finland Overcomes Switzerland

     Team Finland came back on Team Switzerland 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday in the men's hockey quarterfinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. They moved to the semifinals and will battle Team Canada on Friday. 

     Team Finland closed it to 2-1 with 6:06 remaining in the third period. Florida Panthers left wing Eetu Luostarinen connected a cross-ice pass from the left wing. Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho then snapped a shot from the top right circle. They tied it up 2-2 using an extra skater with 1:12 to go in the third on a tally by Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen. 

     The contest would go into overtime. Team Finland picked up the 3-2 victory at the 3:23 mark. Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell sent a lead pass from the neutral zone. Lehkonen went in alone on a breakaway and placed in a forehand shot from the slot area.