Two European rivals meet with a spot in the semifinals on the line, as Finland and Switzerland face off in the final women’s hockey quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

MILAN (AP) — Finland defender Jenni Hiirikoski’s fifth and potentially final Olympic Games are over due to an upper-body injury that will require surgery, the Finnish Ice Hockey Association announced on Saturday.

Canada, Finland, Czechia and Slovakia won Friday's men's hockey games at the 2026 Olympics. Switzerland's Kevin Fiala left the ice on a stretcher.

Finland earned a big win against Sweden on Friday. How does that impact the pressure both teams feel at this early stage of the tournament?

Switzerland surprised Finland by skating to a 1-0 victory on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament, with Alina Muller scoring the lone goal to set up a last-four clash with defending champions Canada.

Sweden and Finland renew their fierce hockey rivalry at the Winter Olympics after opening tests for both teams in group play.

Swiss netminder Andrea Brändli was the star in Switzerland's 1-0 shutout upset over Finland in the quarterfinals to advance to face Canada in the Olympic women's hockey semifinals.

Finland and Sweden face off in this Group B men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday.

Slovakia upset Finland on Wednesday, setting the stage for what could be a wild tournament in an age of increasing international parity.

Finland's Olympic hockey medal hopes are in question after a surprising loss to Slovakia, putting star goalie Juuse Saros's starting spot in doubt. Coach Antti Pennanen faces a critical decision.