Two Finland men's hockey players are back with the team at the Olympics after being isolated to keep a stomach illness from spreading.

SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his Canada vs. Finland picks for the Olympics men's hockey Friday semifinal

The men’s hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is entering the semifinal stage, with Team USA, Finland, Canada and Slovakia ready to battle for a spot in the gold-medal matchup.

While Norway rules the 2026 medal table, its hockey teams are at home — a stark difference from its Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland.

Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek's two assists helped Czechia secure their first win of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

After surviving against Czechia in the quartefinal, the Canadian men's hockey team will face Finland with a berth in the gold-medal game on the line Friday

It is always a big goal to win a gold with the team because it is not just us, it is for everybody — the waxers, all the staff and other athletes — so it is a perfect ending.” Oftebro swept all three Nordic combined competitions;

Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko is competing at his first Olympic Games with Team Finland. SEATTLE — After a slow start to the season due to injuries, Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kaako turned it on before the Winter Olympics break. But there's no break for Kaapo, as he is now playing in his first Olympic Games for Team Finland.

Power rankings entering the Olympic men’s hockey semifinals as Canada, the U.S., Slovakia and Finland battle for a spot in the gold medal game.