Feb 20, 2026
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All the sights, sounds, action from Milan's Santagulia Arena
I mentioned earlier that it was dark in the press box and very cold.
Again, I know it's not like what the nice people on the Eastern Bus experience, but it's a little chilly in here.It was like a spring day outside today, so of course we had to spend most of the day inside.But we'd rather stay inside and watch two epic games.There is a lot at stake here."Beautiful Day" by Bill Withers is playing in the arena as I write this.The DJ, the organist and the entire game management team did a great job here.
Below are some of the important contributions statisticians have made to Canada-Finland.
Connor McDavid (2 goals, nine assists) needs one point to set a new record for most points by a player in a single Olympics.Currently tied with Timo Selani (11th in 2006 w/ FIN) and Sako Koivu (11th in 2006 w/ FIN).
Macklin Celebrini (five goals) needs one goal to surpass Jarom Iginla (5 in 2010) for most goals by a Canadian in a single Olympic game with players.
The top two teams in the Olympics will meet when Team Canada (24 goals; first place) hosts Team Finland (19 goals; second place).There are 15 Finnish players with multiple points during the tournament, tied with Team USA for the top among all countries, compared to Team Canada's 12 skaters.
Team Finland and Team Canada had consecutive wins in the quarterfinals.Either team could become the first team to win back-to-back Olympic playoffs and the third team to do so in any round, after Team Switzerland (February 20-23, 2010) and Team Russia (February 15-16, 2010).1998) already.
Team Canada looks to win its fourth consecutive match in five Olympic semifinals with:
