Finland tops Sweden 4-3 in OT at 4 Nations Face-Off

In a thrilling encounter at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Mikael Granlund scored the overtime winner, leading Team Finland to a 4-3 victory over Team Sweden. The match showcased the intense rivalry between the two nations, with both teams exchanging leads before Granlund's decisive goal 1:49 into the 3-on-3 overtime. Finland's victory revitalized their tournament hopes after a previous 6-1 loss to the United States, while Sweden now faces uncertainty in advancing to the championship round. Along with Granlund, Anton Lundell and Mikko Rantanen also scored for Finland, and goalie Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves in his tournament debut. The win leaves both Finland and Sweden tied with two points each, setting the stage for their final round-robin matches against Canada and the U.S., respectively. Finland's captain, Aleksander Barkov, is a potential injury concern after limping off late in the game but continued to play through the discomfort.