The Finnish national ice hockey team, known as the Lions, finds themselves in a complicated position in Group C, with the potential to finish at either end of the standings. There is a genuine risk that Finland might end up last in the group, depending on the outcomes of the final matches. Currently, the standings are wide open, with Finland needing crucial wins in their upcoming games to secure a favorable position.

A worst-case scenario for Finland would require Italy to achieve a surprising victory over them, coupled with Sweden earning at least one point against Slovakia. Given Italy's performance throughout the tournament, this scenario seems unlikely, providing reassurance for Finnish fans. Nonetheless, Finland must rely on both their performance and the results of the Slovakia-Sweden match to avoid falling into the last position.

Winning the group remains within reach for the Lions, should they manage to secure victories in their remaining games. If both Finland and Sweden win their next matches, they would end up with six points, leading to a tiebreaker situation based on their head-to-head results. The stakes are high, and the coming matches will be critical for Finland's hopes in the tournament.