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?

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.

Glen Gulutzan has plenty of teams to root for as the Winter Olympic hockey tournament heads into its semifinal round.

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.

Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek's two assists helped Czechia secure their first win of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Artturi Lehkonen has a history of game-winning goals in the NHL. He scored four of them in 2022 when the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, including the Cup-winning goal and the one to send them to the Final.

Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey Predictions. Each day, our writers here look at the games and give in-depth analysis.

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

Jordan Binnington, Dalibor Dvorsky, Colton Parayko and their respective teams advanced with wins in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, guaranteeing all will get the chance to play for a medal at the Winter Games.

The United States rallied after Finland’s late third-period goal, securing a dramatic overtime victory to move on to the Olympic semifinals.