In a thrilling quarterfinal match of the ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Finnish hockey players showcased remarkable resilience by coming back from a 0-2 deficit against Switzerland, ultimately winning the game 3-2 in overtime. The game took a dramatic turn in the second half of the first period when Switzerland scored two quick goals from Damien Riat and Nino Niederreiter, leaving Finland in a precarious position at 0-2 as they faced potential elimination.

However, the Finnish team refused to back down, and the game turned in their favor when Sebastian Aho scored in the 54th minute, followed by a critical equalizer from Miro Heiskanen just 72 seconds before the end of regulation time while Finland was playing without a goalie. This dramatic sequence highlighted the team's determination and skill under pressure, driving them into a tense overtime period. In the fourth minute of overtime, Arturi Lehkonen seized the opportunity to score the winning goal against Swiss goalie Leonardo Genoni, thus propelling Finland into the semifinals, where they will continue their quest for Olympic glory.

Meanwhile, in other quarterfinal matches, Slovakia defeated Germany 6-2, and Canada edged out the Czech Republic 4-3 in overtime. The last spot in the semifinals would be contested between the USA and Sweden, a pivotal match that may also affect other teams in the tournament. Notably, Latvia's national team was eliminated in the first round after a 1-5 loss to Sweden, underscoring the competitive nature of this Olympic hockey tournament.