Canada vs. Finland live score, updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic men’s hockey semifinals

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After an upset scare in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey bracket, Canada now enters an even higher-stakes matchup.

On Friday, Team Canada will line up against Finland in the Olympic semifinals with a trip to the gold-medal game on the line. Both teams are coming off overtime wins in the quarterfinals — Canada snuck by Czechia, while Finland took down Switzerland.

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Despite an injury to captain Sidney Crosby, putting his Olympic status in question moving forward, pure star power continues to make Jon Cooper’s squad a favorite to reach the gold-medal matchup. Late goals from Nick Suzuki and Mitch Marner prevented a disaster against Czechia, and goaltending has been a bit of a concern, but the Canadians also still have the two leading point-scorers for these Olympics in Connor McDavid (11) and Macklin Celebrini (9). 

While Canada remains unbeaten, Finland has also won all its games since losing to Slovakia in its Olympic opener. Juuse Saros has been effective in the net, owning a .938 save percentage that ranks third among all goaltenders in Milan, 

The lingering possibility of a Canada-U.S. gold-medal game is still out there — but to reach that point, Canada will have to first take care of business against Finland on Thursday. Can they avoid another upset scare?

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Canada vs. Finland hockey score

  1 2 3 OT F
Canada 0 0     0
Finland 1 1     2

Canada vs. Finland live updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic men’s hockey semifinal

11:56 a.m.: Canada is heading back to the power play.

It’s Anton Lundell, who high sticks his NHL teammate Brad Marchand, to send Canada to the man advantage for the second time.

Canada desperately needs a goal to get back into the game.

11:47 a.m.: Since the Haula goal, Canada has been on the attack. But, Saros has stood tall.

Now, it’s a shot from the point that the goaltender swallows up. He has allowed four goals all tournament.

Finland 2, Canada 0

11:37 a.m. GOAL: We have a goal, but it’s not for Canada. 

It’s Finland who takes a 2-0 lead, with Erik Haula getting a breakaway and elevating it past Binnington on the backhand. 

Now, the Canadians face their largest deficit of the tournament.

11:36 a.m.: Now, Canada will head to the power play for the first time. 

It’s an interference call on Aho, sending Canada’s lethal unit on the ice. 

11:35 a.m.: Early in the period, Canada has had some chances but cannot score.

The Canadians have taken the lead in shots, now at 10-8, but Saros has stood tall.

11:31 a.m.: The second period has began in Milan. Canada trails 1-0 to a Finland team that was better in the first 20. Rantanen’s goal serves as the difference.

End of the first period: Finland 1, Canada 0

11:19 a.m.: At the end of the first, it’s Finland who leads Canada 1-0.

The Canadians have been up against the wall, and while there have been a few chances, they remain scoreless.

Finland 1, Canada 0

11:10 a.m. GOAL: The first goal of the game goes to Finland.

It’s Mikko Rantanen, the Dallas Stars’ leading scorer, who breaks the deadlock and gives the Finland the lead. It came on the second power play of the game, with No. 96 burying a shot past Binnington.

With it, Canada trails 1-0.

11:06 a.m.: This game keeps on getting chippy.

Now, Saros grabs the puck and is immediately rammed by Sam Bennett, who was crashing the net hoping for a loose puck. A scrum breaks out.

It stays 0-0.

11:04 a.m.: With five minutes remaining in the first, Canada has only three shots.

The Finnish defense has been suffocating in a game that’s been the most physical of the tournament.

Both teams have went a few minutes without getting the puck on net.

10:58 a.m.: The power play is over, with Finland getting no shots on goal. It was actually Canada who got the better of the chances on odd man rushes, but the game stays 0-0.

10:56 a.m.: The first penalty of the game is against the Canadians.

It’s a bench minor for too many men on the ice, sending Finland to the power play. The unit that has Aho, Rantanen and co. has a chance to strike first.

10:54 a.m.: Since the Celebrini chance, the play has been dominated by Finland. Jordan Binnington has had to make some saves, including on Aho, as Finland has been more physical and first to the puck.

Shots are 7-3 to the team in white halfway through the first.

10:45 a.m.: McDavid is known for being the fastest player in the world, and he makes a Canadian chance here, setting up Macklin Celebrini. But, Saros slides right to left to make the save.

Celebrini has been the breakout star of the tournament, scoring five goals so far.

10:44 a.m.: Canada had a chance early on, with a deflection almost going in but Saros getting the glove up. 2:30 in, shots are 1-1.

10:40 a.m.: We are underway in the first semifinal in Milan.

Will it be the favorites Canada or the reigning gold medalists Finland who move on?

10:39 a.m.: Puck drop is moments away, so let’s revisit how these teams got here. Both powerhouses narrowly avoided disaster in the quarterfinals with nearly identical scripts of late-game heroics.

Canada trailed Czechia 3-2 late in the third until Nick Suzuki buried the equalizer with just over three minutes left, setting the stage for Mitch Marner to win it in overtime.

Meanwhile, Finland looked to be headed home after falling behind Switzerland 2-0, but Sebastian Aho and Miro Heiskanen scored in the final six minutes to force a sudden-death period. In the end, it was Artturi Lehkonen — a man known for clutch playoff moments — who broke Swiss hearts with a breakaway winner to book this semifinal showdown.

10:33 a.m.: Canada’s captain for today’s contest: Connor McDavid.

10:28 a.m.: With captain Sidney Crosby officially ruled out due to a lower-body injury, the spotlight falls entirely on Connor McDavid, who leads the tournament with 11 points and is chasing the Olympic scoring record.

10:20 a.m.: On the other side, Finland has plenty of talent to go around. The first line is centered by Hurricanes superstar Sebastian Aho.

In goal, the Canadians will face a stalwart in Juuse Saros

10:08 a.m.: Here are the lines for Team Canada without Sidney Crosby.

Of course, there’s plenty of talent to go around.

10:05 a.m.: Team Canada did everything possible to get its captain ready today.

His status for the next game, whether the gold or bronze medal game, is yet to be determined.

10:00 a.m.: Some significant news before puck drop: Canada will be without captain Sidney Crosby for today’s semifinal matchup against Finland.

Crosby suffered a lower body injury in Canada’s quarterfinal game after taking a hit from Radko Gudas. He left the game and did not return. 

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How to watch Canada vs. Finland

Canada vs. Finland start time

  • Date: Friday, February 20
  • Time: 10:40 a.m. ET

Canada’s semifinal matchup against Finland will begin at 10:40 a.m. ET from Milan-Cortina. It is the first semifinal matchup of two on the docket for Friday afternoon.

What channel is Canada vs. Finland on today?

  • TV Channel: CBC (Canada), USA (United States, 11:50 a.m. ET)
  • Live stream: CBC Gem, Peacock

CBC will have coverage of the Canada vs. Finland semifinal game in Canada. In the United States, USA Network will pick up coverage of the game starting at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Additionally, the game can be live streamed on CBC Gem or Peacock.

Olympic hockey schedule 2026

Semifinals

Friday, February 20

Time (ET) Matchup TV/Live stream
10:40 a.m. Canada vs. Finland USA (11:50 a.m. ET), Peacock
1:10 p.m. United States vs. Slovakia NBC, Peacock

Bronze Medal Game

Time (ET) Matchup TV/Live stream
2:40 p.m.  TBD USA, Peacock

Gold medal game

Time (ET) Matchup TV/Live stream
8:10 a.m. TBD NBC, Peacock

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