In a stunning display of skill, the Finnish ice hockey team overwhelmed the Italian team with a significant 11-0 victory in their latest Group C match, with a score breakdown of 3-0, 3-0, and 5-0 across the three periods. Key players for Finland included Sebastian Aho, Mikael Granlund, Kaapo Kakko, and Joel Kiviranta, each scoring two goals, while Miro Heiskanen, Artturi Lehkonen, and Joel Armia contributed with one goal apiece. This decisive win allowed Finland, along with Slovakia and Sweden, to finish with six points in the group, leading to a tie-breaker based on mutual match results to determine placements in the next rounds.

Following this dramatic win, Finland's position in the tournament became increasingly favorable. Although they finished second in the group behind Slovakia, their impressive goal difference of 16-5 puts them in a strong position for advancing to the quarter-finals. With one of the second-placed teams guaranteed direct entry into the quarter-finals, Finland can take heart knowing that their substantial victory greatly enhances their chances of progression in the tournament. The largest Olympic victory held by the Canadians, who defeated Norway 14-0 in 1984, remains a historical benchmark in ice hockey.