Overview
- Canada advanced with a 3-2 win over Finland on Nathan MacKinnon’s goal 35 seconds from time, and a Finnish offside protest against the winner was dismissed.
- The United States reached the final by defeating Slovakia 6-2, leaving both finalists unbeaten in Milan.
- Canada’s captain Sidney Crosby remains a doubt for the final after being injured in the quarterfinal, with his status still unresolved.
- Canada pursues a first men’s gold since 2014, with Connor McDavid chasing a first major team title, while the USA seeks a long-awaited NHL-era Olympic crown.
- Italian media reported police preparations for a possible visit by President Donald Trump, though his attendance has not been confirmed.