2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey odds, predictions: Canada vs. Finland picks from expert on 26-12 roll

Matt Severance reveals his best bets for Friday's men's hockey Finland vs. Canada semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics
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Finland scores 11 against Italy, finishes 2nd in Group B

When the dust had finally settled, Team Finland was an 11-0 winner against Team Italy, resulting in Team Slovakia winning the group and Team Sweden falling to at least seventh in the 12-team field for the single-elimination stage of the tournament. Confused? You’re not alone.

Reigning champions Finland make dramatic quarter-final comeback to beat Swiss in overtime

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.

Lehkonen Delivers Again, Rallies Finland to Overtime Thriller in Olympic Quarterfinal

Artturi Lehkonen added another defining goal to his growing legacy, scoring on a breakaway in overtime to cap Finland’s dramatic comeback and send them into the Olympic semifinals.

Miro Heiskanen scores late game-tying goal as Finland escapes Switzerland at Olympics

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.