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Source: Fox News
Summary
Team Finland defeated Team Italy 11-0 in the men’s hockey tournament, setting Olympic records for most goals and shots in a single game during the NHL’s player participation era. Finland’s 11-goal margin of victory is also an Olympic record. Goalie Juuse Saros made 15 saves, while Italy’s goalies made a combined 55 saves.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Finland dominated from start to finish, with four players scoring two goals each. It was the second game of a back-to-back for Finland, following a 4-1 win over Sweden on Friday.
Italy’s goalie Damian Clara made 34 saves in the first two periods, but Finland’s offense was too much to handle.
Finland’s victory means Team Slovakia won Group B, and Finland can still win a wild card spot and advance to the quarterfinals.
Finland’s historic win dealt a crushing blow to Sweden, guaranteeing that Sweden will play in the qualification round on Tuesday.
This one felt recognizable early, with Finland’s offense clicking into high gear right from the start.
Author:
Evan Null
