Barkov leads Finland past Canada at world championships - ESPN

ZURICH — Finland upset Canada 4-2 and set up the final against Switzerland at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.

Finland is one win away from lifting the trophy for a fifth time and first since 2022. Switzerland is seeking its first title. The final is on Sunday.

Title favorite Canada, led by San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, was upset for the second straight year after it was stunned by Denmark in the 2025 quarterfinals.

Canada was cruising this year after winning all of its group games and eliminating the United States, the defending champion, in the quarterfinals.

But the Canadians, champions last in 2023, will have to settle for Sunday's bronze medal game against underdog Norway.

Captain Aleksander Barkov, a star center and two-time Stanley Cup champion for the Florida Panthers, and Konsta Helenius led Finland with a goal and an assist each, Mikael Granlund had two assists, and goaltender Justus Annunen stopped 28 shots.

Finland's journey continues to the gold medal game!