The men's ice hockey semifinal at the Milano Cortina Olympics is underway, with Finland's national team currently leading Canada after the first period. The broadcast began at 5:35 PM local time on ETV+ and ERR's sports portal, featuring commentators Kristjan Kalkun and Rauno Parras. This match is crucial as both teams have shown strong performances in the tournament thus far.

Canada's ice hockey team had a stellar run in the A-group, finishing with a perfect record. They won all their group-stage matches decisively, including impressive victories over Czech Republic, Switzerland, and France, allowing them to secure an automatic spot in the quarterfinals. However, their quarterfinal match against the Czech Republic proved challenging, as Canada narrowly escaped elimination, winning 4-3 in overtime.

On the other hand, Finland, the reigning Olympic champions from Beijing, began their tournament with a surprising loss to Slovakia but bounced back strongly with significant wins against Sweden and Italy. Their performance as the best second-placed team allowed them a direct entry into the quarterfinals, where they managed to beat Switzerland in a tough 3-2 overtime victory. This matchup against Canada highlights the high stakes as both teams vie for a shot at the gold medal in this Olympic tournament.