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20:22
Only a conclusion for Finland in the second third. Canada is now at six.
28
20:20
The power break should be good for the Finns to sort themselves out a little better.
28
20:19
Two-on-one chance for Finland but Juho Lammikko misses the disc in the slot!
27
20:18
This now seems to be a very crucial phase. Canada scored three goals in three and a half minutes in the middle of yesterday’s semi-final against the Czech Republic.
26
20:17
However, Travis Sanheim fires off the next one-timer from the blue line and again causes great danger in front of the Finnish box.
25
20:16
After about half a minute, it continues with a numerical equal number. Finland is trying to reply immediately.
24
20:14
Dylan Cozens
Goal for Canada, 0-1 by Dylan Cozens
The answer is yes! Canada immediately finds its way into formation. Mathew Barzal throws across half the field to Dylan Cozens, who hits the target perfectly in the left faceoff circle! Both the assistant and the goal scorer show their class in the action, Barzal had previously faked a shot himself.
24
20:13
Finland have yet to concede a shorthanded goal in the entire tournament. Is that changing now?
24
20:12
Nicholas Friman
Minor penalty (2 minutes) for Niklas Friman (Finland)
The first power play of the game! Defender Niklas Friman hooks Josh Anderson and goes to the penalty box for the first time in the tournament.
23
20:12
Finland settles in the opposing third, but can’t find any further gaps. Joel Armia gets blocked again.
22
20:10
The middle section was the parade third of both teams in the course of the tournament so far. And that’s how it starts.
21
20:09
It goes on, again Canada grabs the first face-off.
20
19:53
third conclusion:
An intense first third ends goalless. Canada looked slightly better overall, booking their biggest opportunity through Josh Anderson – the Canadiens attacker just caught Juho Olkinuora’s schooner after a Finnish set-up error. In other respects, too, the maple leaves felt a little easier on the way forward, Finland rarely made it into the dangerous zones.
20
19:49
Toni Rajala holds onto it from the left faceoff circle. But again and again the Canadians are on the spot.
19
19:46
Goal opportunities are currently scarce. But since the teams don’t give each other an inch, the game is still good to watch.
17
19:46
“Suomi, soumi” echoes from the ranks. The mood is impressive.
16
19:45
The maple leaves lurk for counterattacks. But Mathew Barzal gets stuck with his dribbling in front of the blue line.
15
19:43
At the moment Canada loses the disc too often in the neutral zone. The main reason is that the game is tilting a bit.
14
19:42
Driven by the fans, Finland now dares to go on the offensive. However, a major opportunity is still a long way off.
13
19:41
Miro Heiskanen just tries it from the second row, but aims exactly at Chris Driedger’s stomach.
12
19:39
Canada continues to make the better impression. Drake Batherson saves from the right face-off circle, Pierre-Luc Dubois just misses the rebound.
11
19:38
Now the Finns are actually making the construction mistake. Saku Mäenalanen misses the disc on the breakaway and involuntarily presents it to Josh Anderson. The attacker from the Montreal Canadiens aims for the lower left corner from the slot, Juho Olkinuora just gets the schooner out!
10
19:34
On the other side, Finland gets a shot from the wing for the second time. Defender Ville Pokka moves up, but Chris Driedger is back on the spot.
10
19:33
As the last man, Mikko Lehtonen almost frittered away the disc. Canada’s forecheck is highly dangerous.
9
19:32
After graduation, Canada is ahead with 6:3. Finland still rarely finds its way into the dangerous zones.
8th
19:32
Saku Mäenalanen and Ryan Graves engage in a tough duel on the gang. Each check is completed.
7
19:30
There is suddenly the first clear opportunity for Finland! The North Europeans build up from their own box, Harri Pesonen pulls hard from the left from an acute angle.
5
19:28
The light-heartedness of some young Canadians could be an advantage. 19-year-old Cole Sillinger passes the disc on with one hand.
4
19:26
The local heroes are finding their way in a little better at the moment. The pass into the slot is still missing.
4
19:25
Good forecheck from Joel Armia, but his teammates don’t rush to his aid.
3
19:23
Mathew Barzal can run off the first Finnish advance. Canada doesn’t allow anything at all yet.
2
19:22
Significantly more disc possession in the early stages for the guest from North America. Adam Lowry brings the game device in dangerously from the backcourt.
1
19:21
Canada grabs the first puck and plays deep into the opposing third.
19:20
There are exactly 13,500 spectators who support their team on site. Surely the entire nation is rooting for the TV.
19:17
Huge atmosphere in the Nokia areena in Tampere! A light show heats up the numerous spectators. Of course there is no space.
19:01
Today’s Starting Six: Juho Olkinuora, Juuso Hietanen, Mikko Lehtonen, Teemu Hartikainen, Sakari Manninen and Mikael Granlund start for the Leijonat. Canada starts with Chris Driedger, Ryan Graves, Thomas Chabot, Drake Batherson, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Dylan Cozens.
18:55
In any case, the gold medal would be something very special for the Finns, who are much less used to success. None of the previous three world championships have been held in front of a home crowd. With the 28th medal, Canada could become the sole record world champion ahead of Russia.
18:48
Finland today has the historic opportunity to become only the second team since Sweden in 2006 to win the Olympic and World Championship double. In Beijing, the Finnish team beat the Russian team 2-1 in the final.
18:42
On the one hand you can see Canada as the defending champion as a favourite, on the other hand Finland not only has the home field advantage, but has also won five of the last six direct duels. In short: It is very difficult to identify a clear trend in the run-up to the game.
18:40
In contrast, Finland had dominated Group B, which was much stronger on paper, and advanced to the knockout phase ahead of Sweden, the Czech Republic and the USA, while Canada finished third in Group A behind Switzerland and Germany.
18:38
As far as yesterday’s semifinals go, Finland struggled a lot more than Canada. In the 4: 3 against the USA, the North Americans booked a little more deals. Canada, on the other hand, beat the Czech Republic 6-1, and the superiority in play was clearly evident.
18:32
The match for third place took place in the afternoon. In a spectacular game, the Czech Republic prevailed 8:4 after falling two goals twice thanks to a furious final section and secured the bronze medal. So Team USA misses out on being on the podium again after 2021.
18:28
Happy Sunday evening and welcome to the final of the Ice Hockey World Championship: For the third time in a row, Finland and Canada will face off in the final! Canada prevailed last year, but now the Finns have home field advantage. At 19:20 it starts in Tampere!