US EditionPredators' Juuse Saros Earns 4-1 Win for Finland over Filip Forsberg's Sweden at Olympics
Finland secured a crucial 4-1 win over Sweden with Joel Armia's shorthanded goal, earning three points and reviving their Olympic hopes after an initial loss.
- In the group stage, Finland's men's national ice hockey team defeated Sweden men's national ice hockey team 4-1 on Friday at the Milan Cortina Games, reviving its campaign.
- Two decades after the Turin final, Finland and Sweden entered under pressure after mixed openers, with players saying the rivalry would lift intensity and recalling Henrik Lundqvist's saves and Nicklas Lidstrom's golden goal.
- Finland opened with Nikolas Matinpalo's goal, then Eetu Luostarinen's shot deflected off Anton Lundell, and Erik Haula set up Joel Armia for a shorthanded goal.
- Standings now show Slovakia leading Group B with 6 points, while Finland and Sweden each hold three points ahead of Saturday's final matches; only four group winners qualify directly to the quarterfinals.
- The game turned physical when pushing and shoving late in the second period left three helmets on the ice, while Kimi Räikkönen watched and Finland faced a qualification round Tuesday risk.
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A fight was seen in the match between the men's hockey teams of Finland and Sweden.
Finnish Triumph in Olympic Ice Hockey Grudge Match | Sports-Games
Finland defeated Sweden 4-1 in an intense group-stage match at the Milan Cortina Games, reviving memories of their 2006 Olympic final clash. Joel Armia's shorthanded goal secured Finland's victory, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive. The game saw tight competition marked by rigorous defense and feisty exchanges between players.
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