Finland, the defending Olympic champion, is set to play against Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the men's ice hockey tournament at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with the match scheduled to kick off at 19:05. The event will be broadcast live by ETV2 and ERR's sports portal, bringing excitement to hockey fans across Estonia. Commentators Kristjan Kalkun and Rauno Parras will provide insights and coverage of the encounter.

In this year's tournament, Finland began their Olympic journey with a disappointing 1:4 loss to Slovakia. However, they quickly regained their form, achieving notable victories against Sweden (4:1) and Italy (11:0). Despite finishing second in their group behind Slovakia, Finland secured a place in the quarter-finals as they had the best record among second-placed teams across all groups, demonstrating their competitive spirit and resilience.

On the other hand, Switzerland performed strongly in the group stage, defeating France (4:0) and edging out the Czech Republic in a thrilling overtime match (4:3), though they faced a setback against Canada (1:5). In the playoffs, Switzerland showcased their strength by defeating Italy 3:0 to advance to the quarter-finals. As both teams prepare to meet, the match is expected to be a closely contested battle, further highlighting the high stakes of Olympic ice hockey action.