WHC: Finland vs. Canada extended highlights
Finland scored three unanswered goals in the second period to erase a 2-1 deficit and skated to an impressive 4-2 win over Canada.
'We don't want to leave here empty handed': Holloway redirects attention to bronze medal game
Dylan Holloway says some mental errors cost Canada in the second period, and that it was hard to play from behind against a defensively-sound Finnish team. Holloway also admits that obviously they would prefer to play for gold, Canada doesn't want to go home empty handed.
'Worst period of the tournament': DeMelo looks at tough second as key for Canada's loss
Canada gave up a 2-1 lead in the second period to fall behind 4-2 to Finland, and ultimately lose a chance at a gold medal. Dylan DeMelo says that Canada's second was probably the worst so far for them in the tournament, and that they will try to refocus for the bronze on Sunday.
Donskov: 'Self-inflicted' mistakes helped lead to Canada's loss
Canada head coach Misha Donskov says he was happy with the team's start, but got away from their game in the second period. Donskov admits that it hurt to lose Evan Bouchard, but it isn't an excuse for the loss, and that the team has a responsibility to earn a medal Sunday.
Second period proves costly as Finns boot Canada from gold medal contention
Finland entered the second period down 2-1 to Canada before scoring three goals to take a 4-2 lead en-route to a semifinal win. TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo has more on how Finland capitalized in the second period before shutting Canada down the rest of the way for the win.
WHC: Finland 4, Canada 2
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.
'One more to go!' Granlund ecstatic at opportunity to play for gold 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.
'It's very difficult to take in': A disheartened Tavares tries to move on past semis loss
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.
'It's disappointing': Crosby looks to refocus from loss to 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.
Raty scores 1:14 later to extend Finland's lead
Just over a minute later, Aatu Raty bangs home a rebound to extend Finland's lead over Canada in the semifinals to 4-2.
Helenius gives Finland the lead with a breakaway beauty
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.
Barkov slides home a loose puck as Finland levels
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.
Holloway fires one past Annunen to give Canada the lead
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 off a turnover as Thomas bats in the tying goal
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.
Puistola snipes one past Greaves as Finland strikes first
Early in the first period, Patrik Puistola snipes one past Jet Greaves as Finland strikes first in the semifinals against Canada.
Andrighetto says Switzerland excited, motivated for chance to claim gold on home ice
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.
Martinsen on what it would mean for Norway to claim its first-ever WHC medal Sunday
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.
WHC: Norway 0, Switzerland 6
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.
Celebrini on facing Finland in semis: 'They can make you pay if you make mistakes'
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.
Donskov feels Canada is playing its best hockey heading into semifinal against Finland
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.
Crosby on Finland: 'They've got some guys who are dangerous who can score'
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.
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