The Finnish national ice hockey team secured a significant victory over their rivals Sweden, winning 4:1 during the group stage match at the ongoing Milano Cortina Olympics. The match began with Finland taking an early lead, with goals from Nikolas Matintalo and Anton Lundell in the first period, establishing a strong position against the well-regarded Swedish team. Sweden managed to respond with a goal from Joel Eriksson Ek in the second period, bringing the score to 2:1, but the Finnish team maintained their composure.

As the game progressed, Finland showcased their strength and strategy, despite Sweden's numerical advantage at one point in the game. Joel Armia's goal expanded Finland's lead to 3:1, effectively quelling any hopes of a Swedish comeback. The final blow came in the last minute of the game when Mikko Rantanen scored into an empty net, solidifying the victory and demonstrating Finland's capability as a formidable contender in this tournament.

This match is notable not only because of its competitive significance but also due to the historic rivalry between Finland and Sweden in ice hockey. The victory gives Finland momentum in the Milano Cortina tournament, following their earlier loss to Slovakia. It sets the stage for further intense matchups as Finland looks to recover and excel in the remaining games of the competition.