Sasha Barkov tied the game for Finland in the second period before assisting on the eventual game-winner as the Finns beat Canada to move to Sunday's Gold Medal game against Switzerland. Dylan Holloway picked up a goal and an assist for the Canadians, who will face Norway for the bronze medal.
Mikael Granlund picked up two assists in Finland's three-goal second period and says that they are looking forward to the gold medal game following an emotional win over Canada. Granlund also expects it to be raucous environment against Switzerland.
John Tavares explains how difficult it is to come out without a chance for a gold medal while playing for Canada, but says that there is an expectation when you put on the maple leaf to compete, and is looking forward to Sunday's bronze medal game.
Assistant captain Sidney Crosby says that a tough second period against Finland did them in, which is especially tough when the Finns have a lead. Crosby also looks ahead to competing for a bronze medal Sunday.
Just over a minute later, Aatu Raty bangs home a rebound to extend Finland's lead over Canada in the semifinals to 4-2.
Late in the second period, Konsta Helenius gets sent in alone and he scores with a beautiful move on Jet Greaves to give Finland the 3-2 lead over Canada in the semifinals.
Less than a minute into the second period, Aleksander Barkov slides home a loose puck in front as Finland evens the semifinal against Canada at two goals apiece.
Late in the first period, Macklin Celebrini sends an alley-oop pass to Dylan Holloway, who fires one past Justus Annunen to give Canada a 2-1 lead over Finland in the semifinals.
Canada responds minutes later in the first period as Robert Thomas bats in the tying goal to even the semifinal against Finland at one goal apiece.
Early in the first period, Patrik Puistola snipes one past Jet Greaves as Finland strikes first in the semifinals against Canada.
Switzerland forward Sven Andrighetto discusses the opportunity to play for gold on home ice Sunday at the WHC, why this year's roster feels different than previous years, and how impactful the fan support has been for the club at the tournament.
Norway captain Andreas Martinsen assesses the team's performance against Switzerland in the semifinals, and shares what it would mean for the country to bring home a bronze medal Sunday, which would be a first for the Norwegians at the Men's Worlds.
Six different players scored as host nation Switzerland trounced Norway to advance to the gold medal game at the World Hockey Championship. The Swiss, who have never won a gold medal at the Men's Worlds, own the tournament's only perfect 9-0 record.
Canada captain Macklin Celebrini shares how the team is feeling heading into today's semifinal against Finland, how he would describe the identity of the group, what style of hockey the Finns play, and much more.
Canada head coach Misha Donskov discusses what Sam Dickinson can bring to the lineup in place of the injured Evan Bouchard, how tough it is to fill the big void left by Bouchard, if he feels the group is playing at their best heading into today's semifinal against Finland, and more.
Canada forward Sidney Crosby talks about the adjustments the team needs to make after losing Evan Bouchard to injury, how he feels about group heading into today's semifinal against Finland, the challenge the Finns present, and much more.
Canada puts its undefeated record on the line against Finland in the semifinals of the men's World Hockey Championship, and as TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo explains, it will be the biggest test yet for the Canadians. Colaiacovo examines the keys to the heavyweight battle on Saturday.
The IIHF has reversed its decision to ban Russia from all 2026-27 competitions and will instead now make a decision on eligibility on an 'event-by-event basis.' The decision could allow Russia take part in the World Juniors this December, along with various other upcoming events. The team was barred from taking part in the Olympics and World Hockey Championship this year.
TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins Mark Roe to discuss how excited Canada must be to get to face the rival United States in the quarterfinals at the Men's Worlds on Thursday, how much of an X-factor Matthew Tkachuk could be in the game, and which goalie he trusts more between Canada's Jett Greaves and the USA's Devin Cooley in net.
Glenn Schiiler and Carlo Colaiacovo explain why Canada's semifinal clash against Finland will be the biggest test for the Canadians so far at the World Hockey Championship, and take a closer look at the battle between the teams' top lines.
Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring on the power play, Jet Greaves made 34 stops to keep the Americans off the scoreboard and Canada beat the United States in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the tournament on an empty-netter, and Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown also found the back of the net.
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