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

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MILAN -- When Niko Mikkola, Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen take the ice for Team Finland in the semifinals of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Santagiulia Arena on Friday, they will bring with them a wealth of big-game experience.

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

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.

McAvoy, Swayman, Jokiharju and Korpisalo are all still in the running for an Olympic medal ahead of Friday’s semifinal meetings. The gold-medal game is scheduled for Sunday at 8:10 a.m. ET; the bronze-medal game will be on Saturday at 2:40 p.m. ET.

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

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?

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