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Barkov leads Finland past Canada to reach world championship final

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Last updated May 30, 2026

Barkov leads Finland past Canada to reach world championship final

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

11:03 PMESPN — Panthers captain Barkov leads Finland past Canada

What they're saying

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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.
— ESPN

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