Finland’s Lankinen pulled after permitting 4 objectives vs. Canada

Finland goaltender Kevin Lankinen was lifted after giving up 4 objectives on 13 photographs in opposition to Canada throughout Monday’s must-win recreation on the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon discovered the again of the web once more at 5:03 into the second interval to make it 4-0 and chase Lankinen from the crease.

Saros began Finland’s opening recreation in opposition to the USA on Thursday however was pulled after giving up six objectives on 32 photographs within the 6-1 loss.

Lankinen, who took over from Saros, began Finland’s second recreation in opposition to Sweden on Saturday and made 21 saves in a 4-3 time beyond regulation victory.

The 29-year-old bought out to a tough begin in opposition to Canada although permitting two objectives 46 seconds aside from Connor McDavid and MacKinnon throughout the first 5 minutes of the sport.

Brayden Level made it 3-0 Canada roughly eight minutes later.

Canada can clinch a spot within the ultimate in opposition to the USA with a win over Finland in regulation. An time beyond regulation or shootout win for Canada also can get them in if Sweden doesn’t earn a regulation win over the USA later Monday.

Finland faces an an identical path to Canada to succeed in the ultimate.