There is everything to play for in the final round-robin game for Canada and Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Both teams are in a three-way tie with Sweden for second place in the standings, with the winner of this game giving themselves a great chance to advance to face the United States in the final. Canada is a heavy favorite going into this Canada vs Finland matchup, which will take place at TD Garden in Boston.
Here, we will break down Canada vs Finland in a game that could decide which team faces the Americans for the championship. You will find our keys to this game below, along with our best bet for what should be an interesting contest, where Finland will look to pull off an upset while Canada looks to avoid succumbing to the pressure of high expectations.
Canada vs Finland Betting Odds
| Canada | Finland | |
| Moneyline | -410 | +320 |
| Puckline | -1.5 (-155) | +1.5 (+130) |
| Total | Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
Canada Looks to Rebound From USA Defeat
Team Canada opened their game against the United States with multiple fights against the Americans. But after those fights, and an early 1-0 lead, the Canadians didn’t show much fight at all. They gave up three straight goals and lost 3-1, moving them to the brink of elimination in the 4 Nations Face-Off, as a loss to Finland would guarantee that the Finns finish ahead of them in the standings.
For Canada to get a win here, they need to get back to the high-level attacking hockey that they are expected to play every time out. Against a defense that isn’t as good as that of the United States, Canada will be expected to do just that. But with the tournament moving from Quebec to Boston, Canada will have to handle this high-pressure situation without being able to lean on the home-ice advantage they had to start this competition.
Can Finland Build On Overtime Triumph?
Finland lost its first game of this tournament to the United States by a score of 6-1. But they bounced back nicely from that defeat, beating Sweden 4-3 in overtime on Saturday. The Finns struggled on defense for a second game in a row, but their attack did enough to make up for their defensive woes. Against Canada, Finland has to be better on defense, as they could get torn apart if they are not locked in on that end of the ice.
Something that was encouraging for Finland coming into this game is that they did not allow a power play goal against the Swedes. They gave up two power play goals to Team USA in their disastrous third period performance in their tournament opener. If Finland can avoid a disadvantage in the penalty department against Canada, they can give themselves a fighting chance, even if their chances of winning this game are seen as remote.
Canada vs Finland Prediction
Over 6.5 Goals (+110)
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- Both of Finland’s games in this tournament so far have seen seven goals scored.
- We should see a much better performance from the Canadian attack in this contest now that they are not facing the USA again.
