Finland's Olympic ice hockey team faced a disappointing exit after losing to Switzerland 1-0, a shock result for the bronze medal holders. Alina Müller scored the only goal in the second period, and despite Finland dominating the final period with 16 shots compared to Switzerland's 2, they could not equalize. Swiss goalkeeper Andrea Brändli became the star of the match with an impressive 40 saves, securing Switzerland's advancement to the semi-finals.

The emotional aftermath marked the game, particularly for Finnish forward Ronja Savolainen, who was visibly upset and expressed her frustrations post-match. She conveyed her feelings about the team's performance, highlighting the unexpected nature of their Olympic experience. Finland managed only one win out of five matches during the tournament, which came against Switzerland in the group stage, raising questions about their overall strategy and execution in the competition.

Critiques of Finland's performance were harsh, with Finnish media calling their Olympic outing a "catastrophe" due to their offensive struggles—a mere three goals throughout the tournament, with four games ending without a score. Analysts have pointed out that the team did not perform to expectations, and as they face elimination, there is a significant focus on future improvements as the Olympic ice hockey landscape evolves with other strong teams making their way to the semifinals.