Artturi Lehkonen has once again proven his knack for scoring in overtime, leading Finland to a thrilling victory in the Olympic quarter-finals. With this win, the Finnish team advances toward the potential of defending their gold medal, echoing their 2021 Stanley Cup triumph.
Exciting Quarter-Final Match
On Wednesday, Finland faced Switzerland in a closely contested match, ending with a score of 3-2. The game served as a showcase of resilience as Finland fought back from a 2-0 deficit with less than seven minutes remaining in the third period.
Key Moments
- Final Score: Finland 3, Switzerland 2
- Time of Overtime Goal: Just over three minutes into overtime
- Goals for Finland:
- Sebastian Aho
- Miro Heiskanen
- Artturi Lehkonen (overtime winner)
- Switzerland’s Goals:
- Damian Riat
- Nino Niederreiter
Game Highlights
Switzerland took the lead early with two goals scored by Riat and Niederreiter within a span of just 72 seconds in the first period. However, Finland made a significant comeback with a goal from Aho, which reduced the deficit to 2-1.
In the final moments, Finland pulled their goaltender for an additional skater. Lehkonen’s presence in front of the net proved crucial, leading to Heiskanen’s equalizing goal with just 1:12 left in regulation. His shot deflected off Swiss defender Jonas Siegenthaler, allowing Finland to tie the game at 2-2.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Finland prepares for the semi-finals, where they will face Canada or Slovakia. They will aim to continue their strong performance and hope to replicate their 2022 Olympic success in Beijing.
