Barkov leads Finland past Canada to reach world championship final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Aleksander Barkov, captain of the Florida Panthers, led Finland to a 4-2 victory over Canada in Zurich on Saturday. This win secures Finland's place in the ice hockey world championship final against Switzerland. Barkov, who missed the entire NHL season due to injury, played a crucial role in the upset over Canada. The final is scheduled for next week, where Finland will aim to claim the championship title.
- •Finland defeated Canada 4-2 in the semifinals.
- •Barkov, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, captained the team.
- •The final against Switzerland is upcoming.
- •The game took place in Zurich.
- •Barkov missed the NHL season due to injury.
- 11:03 PMESPN — Panthers captain Barkov leads Finland past Canada
"Led by Aleksander Barkov, captain and two-time Stanley Cup champ for the Florida Panthers who missed the entire NHL season with an injury, Finland upset Canada 4-2 Saturday in Zurich, setting up the ice hockey world championship final against Switzerland.
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