MacKinnon’s offensive outburst tied him for the tournament lead in goals, while Mikael Granlund nearly turned the tide for Finland with a pair of late tallies. However, Canada’s defense stood firm, and Sidney Crosby put the game out of reach with an empty-net goal in the final minute.
The stage is now set for Thursday’s final, where Canada will look to avenge its earlier tournament loss to the U.S. in what promises to be a thrilling showdown between the two hockey powerhouses.
February 17, 2025 – Team Canada punched its ticket to the 4 Nations Face-Off final with a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Finland at TD Garden. Led by Nathan MacKinnon’s two-goal performance, Canada withstood a late push from Finland to secure the win and set up a highly anticipated rematch with Team USA.
MacKinnon’s offensive outburst tied him for the tournament lead in goals, while Mikael Granlund nearly turned the tide for Finland with a pair of late tallies. However, Canada’s defense stood firm, and Sidney Crosby put the game out of reach with an empty-net goal in the final minute.
The stage is now set for Thursday’s final, where Canada will look to avenge its earlier tournament loss to the U.S. in what promises to be a thrilling showdown between the two hockey powerhouses.
