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Winter Olympics: Canada vs. Finland Preview, Odds, and Picks (Feb 20)
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The race for Winter Olympic gold enters the final few days in Milan on Feb 20, as two engrossing semi-finals have been set. Find the odds and our Canada vs. Finland picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, February 20, 2026. 11:40 AM ET
- Where: PalaItalia, Milan, Italy
- How to Watch: Peacock
Canada vs. Finland Odds
Canada vs. Finland Head-to-Head
Both nations have recorded 13 wins apiece in the 27 encounters between Canada and Finland. Finland recorded a 2-1 win at the World Championships last summer, while Canada were 1-0 winners in the last Olympic clash in 2018.
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Canada have been the red-hot favorites for Winter Olympic gold since the start of the competition, as Jon Cooper bids to guide the nation to a first top prize since 2014.
The nation still have a 100% record, but they were made to work incredibly hard to maintain their hunt for gold on Wednesday after requiring a period of overtime to overcome a spirited Czechia. Mitch Marner was ultimately the match-winner, scoring the crucial goal on a tense afternoon in Milan.
Macklin Celebrini has been one of the standout performers for Canada, and his red-hot form continued after netting twice in the win. However, the fitness of star man Sidney Crosby is a concern, with the experienced star likely to miss the rest of the competition.
Finland shouldn’t be overlooked on Friday, and it is worth remembering that they are the reigning Olympic champions. In fact, the Finns have won at least bronze in four of the last five editions of the competition.
Their character was also tested in the quarterfinals, as they needed two goals in the final frame to produce a memorable comeback against Switzerland. Not for the first time, Antti Pennanen was the man for the big occasion, scoring the crucial winner in the extra period.
Canada vs. Finland Picks
All eyes will be on Canada on Friday, as they bid to set up a mouth-watering clash with the USA. The depth within the Canadian roster could once again prove crucial, meaning that Cooper’s side are preferred to overcome a tricky assignment against the reigning Olympic champions.
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