After defeating Italy in the preliminary round, the Swiss will take on Finland in the quarterfinals, trying to keep their hopes alive for their first Olympic Medal in Men’s Ice Hockey since 1948. Finland is the decided favorite, but the Swiss have the makings of a live underdog.

Switzerland shut out Italy 3-0 in the Qualifiers, backed by three New Jersey Devils players. ​Switzerland will advance to the next round, where they will face Team Finland. ​

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Finland vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey takes place at 12:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 18. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Finland vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists to help Team Switzerland advance to the quarterfinals of the men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 with a 3-0 win against Team Italy at Rho Arena on Tuesday.

Switzerland forward Kevin Fiala has been ruled out for the rest of the Milan Cortina Olympics with an injury to his left leg.

President Donald Trump, in an interview on Tuesday, said that he decided to increase tariffs on Switzerland following a phone conversation with the country's former leader. Trump said on Tuesday that

The Finns will look to stay hot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which prevailed over Italy in the qualifying round. My Finland vs. Switzerland predictions expect the Finns to stay hot after dominating their final two games of the round robin. Keep reading for my free betting picks for Wednesday, February 18.

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