As Finland claims bronze medal in Olympic men’s hockey, Slovakia faces disappointment
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Finland secured a 6-1 victory over Slovakia to win the bronze medal in men's ice hockey at the Milan Olympics, bouncing back from a disappointing semifinal loss to Canada.
- Veteran Finnish players and coaches emphasized the significance of Olympic participation and the pride of winning a medal, highlighting Finland's consistent success with five medals in six NHL-participation Olympics.
- Slovakia, despite finishing fourth and missing out on a medal, showed significant progress with a young team and limited NHL players, marking a potential step toward regaining elite status in international hockey.
- Finland overcame challenges including injuries to key players Mikko Rantanen and Aleksander Barkov, demonstrating resilience and depth in their roster to achieve another Olympic podium finish.
- Finnish players
