Finland, the defending Olympic champions, rallied for a 3-2 overtime victory over Switzerland in the quarterfinals in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Granlund's Finland surges toward Olympic glory, while Gudas and Dostal's medal hopes end in a thrilling quarterfinal overtime loss.

Switzerland took a 1-0 lead at 14:14 of the first, capitalizing on a mistake by Saros. The Finnish goalie went behind the net to collect the puck but his pass to defenseman Niko Mikkola was intercepted by Switzerland's Ken Jager, who fed it to Riat on the side of the net and he buried into the open goal while Saros scrambled to get back.

The semifinal round for the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics is set, with Canada, USA, Finland and Slovakia.

Bronze medalist Jake Canter of Team United States celebrates after competing in run three of the Men's Slopestyle Final on day twelve of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Livigno Snow Park on Feb. 18, 2026 in Livigno, Italy.

Finland faces Switzerland in the 2026 Winter Olympics quarterfinals after finishing strong in group play, with both teams aiming to advance to the semifinals in Milan–Cortina, Italy. MORE: Who will Team USA men’s hockey play in Olympic quarterfinals?

Men's ice hockey preliminary rounds have concluded and playoff brackets are set at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. See the full schedule here.

Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko is competing at his first Olympic Games with Team Finland. SEATTLE — After a slow start to the season due to injuries, Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kaako turned it on before the Winter Olympics break. But there's no break for Kaapo, as he is now playing in his first Olympic Games for Team Finland.

While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.

MILAN (AP) — Finland defender Jenni Hiirikoski’s fifth and potentially final Olympic Games are over due to an upper-body injury that will require surgery, the Finnish Ice Hockey Association announced on Saturday.

After suffering an injury against Czechia, Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby's status is uncertain for the rest of the 2026 Winter Olympic men's hockey tournament.