On Saturday, the Finnish men's national ice hockey team clinched the bronze medals in the Olympic tournament held in Milan, demonstrating a strong performance against Slovakia with a final score of 6-1. The game began with Finland taking the lead in the eighth minute, thanks to Sebastian Aho's skillful play in front of the net, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Ominously, Finland doubled their lead with Eric Haula scoring from distance in the ninth minute of the second period, although Slovakia managed to reduce the margin just before the intermission with a goal by Tomas Tatar.

In the third period, Finland continued to dominate as Joel Armia capitalized on a power play to make it 3-1, followed by Kaapo Kakko increasing the lead to 4-1 shortly after. In the final minutes of the game, both Armia and Haula scored into an empty net, solidifying the victory. Goalie Juuse Saros was instrumental in the defense, saving 30 out of 31 shots fired at him, showcasing an impressive performance that contributed to Finland's success.

This victory marks a historic moment for Finland, as it is the fifth time they have secured the bronze medal in Olympic hockey, with their ultimate achievement being the gold medal in 2022. Additionally, Finland has been a two-time Olympic silver medalist, highlighting their strong presence in international ice hockey. The upcoming finals will see Canada competing against the USA, raising anticipation for the conclusion of the tournament, especially after the surprising absences of any North American teams in the semifinals four years prior.