Today at 17:35, ETV+ and ERR's sports portal will broadcast live from the men's hockey semifinal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, featuring Finland versus Canada. The match is highly anticipated, with both teams showing robust competition throughout the tournament. Finland took an early lead just three minutes before the end of the first period, thanks to a face-off win by Sebastian Aho, leading to a goal from Mikko Rantanen. This initial phase saw both teams attempting eight shots on goal each, indicating a strong level of competition.

As the second period began, Erik Haula extended Finland's lead to two goals with a successful play against Canada's goaltender Jordan Binnington. This pressure from Finland was met with a response from Canada, where Sam Reinhart managed to score and reduce the deficit in the latter part of the second period. While Finland maintained a consistent front early on, Canada ramped up their offense with a remarkable 14 shots during this period compared to Finland's three, indicating a shift in momentum. The dynamic of the game is evolving, and with the score at a crucial level, both teams are likely to engage in intense strategies as they aim for Olympic glory.

As updates flow in during the match, the performance of both teams will be closely monitored. Canada, having completed their A-group matches successfully, secured direct advancement to the quarterfinals. Their prior successful encounters against the Czech Republic and other teams bolster the high expectations for their resilience and tactics in this semifinal clash. Finishing strong in the group stages, Canada aims to exploit any weaknesses in Finland's defense with their improved gameplay and scoring efficiency in the semifinal rounds.