Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN WHYNOFebruary 20, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Canada defeated Finland in the men's ice hockey semifinal game on Friday, February 20, 2026. Nathan MacKinnon scored a late goal, securing Canada's victory and advancing them to the gold-medal game. Sam Reinhart also scored for Canada during the second period. The Canadian team celebrated MacKinnon's crucial goal, which propelled them to the final round of the competition. Finland's goalie, Juuse Saros, made several saves during the game, but ultimately could not prevent Canada from winning.

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