On February 11, at the Santa Giulia Arena ice rink in Milan, Italy, where the Olympic ice hockey tournament is currently taking place, a group-stage match will be held.
In the first round of Group B, Slovakia will face Finland. Alongside the current opponents, Sweden and Italy will compete for a place in the playoffs.
Sweden are the favorites in Group B. The “Tre Kronor” have been significantly strengthened by players from the National Hockey League “NHL”. Italy are clear underdogs. Finland and Slovakia are, to some extent, “dark horses” in this tournament.
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Finland will take to the ice under the leadership of Antti Pennanen. Slovakia are currently coached by Vladimir Orszagh.
Watch live to see how the opening match of the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament unfolds…
The Slovakia – Finland match broadcast starts at 17:40 (Eastern European Time UTC+2).
Hockey: Slovakia – Finland, Round 1 of the 2026 Olympic tournament. Online video broadcast, result, match score…
Slovakia – Finland 4:1 (1-0, 0-1, 3-0)
