Teuvo Teravainen leads Team Finland to victory over Sweden in Olympic rivalry matchup

Finland beats Sweden 4-1 at Milano Cortina, as Teravainen sparks the team's identity and urgency

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Teuvo Teravainen of the Chicago Blackhawks played a key role in leading Team Finland to a 4-1 victory over Sweden in an Olympic hockey rivalry matchup on Friday in Milano Cortina. Finland came into the game needing a response after a loss to Slovakia, and Teravainen helped set the tone with his calm puck handling, smart positioning, and physical edge when the game got intense. Nikolas Matinpalo, Anton Lundell, and Joel Armia scored for Finland, while Juuse Saros made 34 saves in the win.

Why it matters

This victory over Sweden is an important one for Finland, as the two teams are battling for position in a tight Group B at the Olympics. The win helps Finland bounce back from their earlier loss and shows the team's resilience and ability to play a physical, structured game against a rival. For Teravainen, this performance could provide a boost of confidence as he returns to the NHL and the struggling Chicago Blackhawks, who hope he can help spark their own turnaround.

The details

Finland came out with urgency from the opening faceoff, weathering an early push from Sweden before striking first with goals from Matinpalo and Lundell to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Sweden pulled within one on a power-play goal from Rasmus Dahlin, but Finland regained control with a shorthanded goal from Armia to make it 3-1. Saros was solid in net for Finland, turning aside 34 shots to preserve the victory.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Milano Cortina, Italy.

The players

Teuvo Teravainen

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who is representing Finland at the Olympics.

Nikolas Matinpalo

A forward for Team Finland who scored the opening goal in the game.

Anton Lundell

A forward for Team Finland who scored the second goal to give his team a 2-0 lead.

Rasmus Dahlin

A defenseman for Team Sweden who scored his team's lone goal on the power play.

Juuse Saros

The goaltender for Team Finland who made 34 saves in the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Finland will next face Italy, while Sweden will take on Slovakia as the teams continue their fight for position in Group B.

The takeaway

This victory over Sweden shows the resilience and identity of the Finnish hockey team, as they were able to bounce back from an earlier loss and play a disciplined, physical game against a rival. Teravainen's performance could provide a boost for the struggling Chicago Blackhawks as he returns to the NHL.