Seattle Kraken players help Finland to Olympic bronze medal

Kaapo Kakko scored a goal and Eeli Tolvanen had two assists as Finland routed Slovakia 6-1 in the Olympic men's hockey bronze medal game.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Seattle Kraken forwards Kaapo Kakko and Eeli Tolvanen played key roles in Finland's 6-1 victory over Slovakia in the Olympic men's hockey bronze medal game. Kakko scored a goal and Tolvanen added two assists as Finland earned bronze for the third consecutive Olympics with NHL players participating.

Why it matters

The performance of Kraken players Kakko and Tolvanen on the international stage highlights the growing talent on Seattle's NHL roster and the team's ability to develop top-tier hockey players. Finland's bronze medal continues the country's success in Olympic men's hockey, further cementing its status as a hockey powerhouse.

The details

Finland scored four goals in the third period to pull away from Slovakia and secure the bronze medal. Kakko and Tolvanen were instrumental in the victory, with Kakko scoring a goal and Tolvanen recording two assists. Erik Haula scored two goals for Finland, while Joel Armia had a goal and two assists.

  • The bronze medal game was played on Saturday night in Milan, Italy.

The players

Kaapo Kakko

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who scored a goal in Finland's bronze medal victory.

Eeli Tolvanen

A forward for the Seattle Kraken who had two assists in Finland's bronze medal victory.

Erik Haula

A Finnish player who scored two goals in the bronze medal game.

Joel Armia

A Finnish player who had a goal and two assists in the bronze medal game.

Aleksander Barkov

Finland's top player who was recovering from a knee injury and did not participate in the Olympics.

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The takeaway

The performance of Seattle Kraken players Kaapo Kakko and Eeli Tolvanen in helping Finland win the Olympic bronze medal showcases the depth of talent on the Kraken roster and the team's ability to develop top-tier hockey players. Finland's continued success in Olympic men's hockey further cements the country's status as a global hockey powerhouse.