In a highly anticipated match, Finland’s national ice hockey team, known as the Lions, is set to face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the men's tournament held in Milan. The match takes place at 19:10 local time, and Finland is entering as the clear favorite, drawing from their strong performance in the group stage and previous rounds. The atmosphere in Milan is tense and electrifying, with the pressure of knockout games weighing heavily on all teams involved.

During the quarter-finals, held on October 13, the match-ups will include Slovakia against Germany, Canada matching up against the Czech Republic, and the USA taking on Sweden in addition to Finland versus Switzerland. The setting for the Finland-Switzerland game is unique as it will occur at the second venue, Rho Arena, while the other quarter-finals are taking place at Santa Giulia, the main arena. Following quarter-finals, the semi-final pairings are contingent on the rankings of the teams going forward.

The stakes are high as teams fight to qualify for the semi-finals scheduled for Friday and ultimately aim for the final on Sunday. With no upsets recorded in the previous elimination rounds, fans are eagerly anticipating how the favorites will perform under pressure and whether Finland can deliver a solid performance to secure a spot in the medal games.