Canada vs Finland Preview & Prediction | 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Semi-Final

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After exercising their demons against USA, Canada come into this second semi-final against Finland flying high and full of confidence.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not Televised / US – NHL Network

How to watch online: UK – IIHF.TV / US – NHL Network digital platforms

Canada vs Finland prediction

Finally, after the pain of being beaten at the Winter Olympics by their biggest rivals, Canada got revenge against USA and it came in the quarter-finals of the IIHF World Championship. It was thoroughly deserved as well, the Canadians shutting out their neighbours and winning 4-0 with goals from Macklin Celebrini, Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown. Fittingly, the fourth and final goal was scored by Sidney Crosby, the perfect ending from Canada’s point of view.

However, there’s still work to do if they are to reach the final with Finland now standing in their way. With six wins from seven in the group stage and a 4-1 triumph over Czechia in the last eight, this Finnish team won’t go down without a fight. But Canada are a stronger all-round squad with better players across the ice. This should be reflected over the course of three periods and any outcome other than victory for the Canadians would be a surprise.

Canada vs Finland tip: Canada to win