With the Olympic semi-finals approaching, Finland's national hockey team is gearing up to face Canada after a thrilling quarter-final victory against Switzerland, where they triumphed 3-2 in overtime. Both Finland and Canada had to fight hard in their respective quarter-finals, with Canada also needing overtime to defeat the Czech Republic 4-3. Finnish forward Artturi Lehkonen, who scored the winning goal in the previous match, has gained attention from Canadian hockey analysts, who are emphasizing the need for Canada to contain him in the upcoming match.

In a discussion on the Sportsnet podcast '32 Thoughts,' Canadian sports journalists Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman analyzed the matchups between the teams and pointed out Lehkonen's reputation for performing in key moments. Friedman's commentary suggests that containing Lehkonen could be pivotal for Canada's success in the semi-final. The mention of Lehkonen’s ability to score in clutch situations raises the stakes for Canada, who will likely strategize accordingly.

Additionally, Finnish defenseman Niko Mikkola also garnered recognition for his significant contribution during the quarter-final match. Before Lehkonen's goal, Mikkola made a crucial defensive play by catching up to a Swiss forward who was on a breakaway and preventing a potential goal. His impressive defensive skills have earned him the nickname 'The Condor' in the NHL, and his performance adds another layer of challenge for the Canadian team ahead of this critical showdown.