Lankinen to Start for Finland in Key Match

Kevin Lankinen will start in goal for Finland against Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off following Juuse Saros' challenging performance in a 6-1 defeat to the United States. Coach Antti Pennanen decided to switch goalies to provide a fresh approach, given Lankinen's recent strong performances with the Vancouver Canucks, boasting a 19-8-7 record and a .905 save percentage. Lankinen expressed excitement about representing Finland, having previously helped them to a gold medal in the 2019 World Championships. Finland needs a win against Sweden to remain competitive in the tournament, as they currently sit last in the standings without points. The tournament features top teams from Canada, Sweden, Finland, and the United States and can be watched live on Sportsnet. Pennanen hinted at potential additional lineup changes following the heavy loss but has not disclosed specifics.