Finland faces Switzerland in the 2026 Winter Olympics quarterfinals after finishing strong in group play, with both teams aiming to advance to the semifinals in Milan–Cortina, Italy.
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How to Watch Finland vs Switzerland
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Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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TV Channel: Peacock Live
Feb 17, 2026; Milan, Italy; Switzerland players celebrate after the match against Italy during a men’s ice hockey qualification playoff game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Finland enters the quarterfinals after demonstrating a highly efficient power play and disciplined defensive play in Group B, finishing with a 2–1 record. They scored 15 goals across three games while allowing only 5, highlighting strong two-way play and special teams execution. Key contributors included forward Kaapo Kakko, who had multiple goals in the group stage, and defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who helped limit high-danger chances against. Finland’s ability to control possession and generate scoring chances from the blue line has been a hallmark of its preliminary round performance.
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Switzerland advanced via the qualification playoff, beating Italy 3–0, and showed resilience in close games during group play, including a 4–3 overtime victory against Czechia. Their approach has relied heavily on disciplined defensive structure and quick transitions from defense to attack, with Nico Hischier and Roman Josi leading the offensive push, while goaltender Leonardo Genoni has provided stability in net. Switzerland’s tournament so far has been characterized by opportunistic scoring and strong penalty killing, making them a tough matchup for Finland’s fast-paced style.
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