Canada vs. Finland live score, updates, highlights from 2026 World Juniors hockey bronze medal game

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For the third time in as many years, Canada fell short of an IIHF World Juniors title. The Canadians entered their semifinal matchup against Czechia as favorites, having previously swept aside each of their previous five foes.

But the Czechs weren’t to be denied, overcoming a late Porter Martone equalizer with a go-ahead strike with 1:14 left to best 20-time champion Canada and set up a date with Sweden in an all-European final.

The Canadians were left licking their wounds. They still have a chance at claiming a precious metal — they’ll take on an upstart Finland side seeking revenge after falling 7-4 to Canada in the final game of the group stage.

Zayne Parekh, Gavin McKenna and Michael Misa have emerged as standouts for the Canadians throughout this year’s tournament. They’ll get their last chance to make their mark on Monday, attempting to set a platform for future Canada sides to get back to winning ways in youth hockey’s most prestigious tournament.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Monday’s bronze medal match between Canada and Czechia. Follow below for highlights and live results as Canada attempts to claim bronze in this year’s World Juniors.

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(All times Eastern)

6:50 p.m.: A few great chances for Finland lead to some big saves for Carter George.

6:40 p.m.: Canada gets a short-handed breakaway that Finland denies to keep the score 5-3. Otherwise, Canada kills the penalty.

6:37 p.m.: After Finland kills the penalty, Canada’s Ethan MacKenzie is called for a penalty himself.

6:34 p.m.: Finland gets called for a too many men penalty, so Canada is back on the power play.

6:29 p.m.: Canada kills the penalty to keep the two-goal lead intact.

6:28 p.m.: The third period is underway with Finland back on the power play.

End of second period: Canada 5, Finland 3

6:09 p.m.: Canada keeps the Finland power play out of the net to end the period, but Finland still has 33 seconds left on the advantage.

6:07 p.m.: After some back-and-forth action, Michael Misa is called for a penalty to send Finland back to a power play.

Canada 5, Finland 3

5:58 p.m.: GOAL! Heikki Ruohonen scores for Finland to cut the deficit to two.

FINLAND MAKES IT A TWO-GOAL GAME 👀

Heikki Ruohonen makes it 5-3 late in the 2nd period.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/HwOL4SZ0Ev

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026

5:55 p.m.: Finland kills the penalty, hoping to gain some momentum as a result.

5:52 p.m.: Canada continues to control the game, leading to another power play as Finland heads back top the box.

5:46 p.m.: Down three, Finland hits the post as it tries to climb back into this one.

Canada 5, Finland 2

5:43 p.m.: GOAL! Sam O’Reilly tips a Gavin McKenna shot for his second score of the game.

ANOTHER ONE FOR O’REILLY 🗣️

Canada converts on the power-play to make it a 5-2 game.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/ULv2ZtyLHk

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026

5:42 p.m.: Michael Misa draws a slashing penalty so Canada gets another power play.

Canada 4, Finland 2

5:38 p.m.: GOAL! Porter Martone buries a goal to double the lead. On the goal, Zayne Parekh gets an assist to break the Canada points record by a defenseman.

PAREKH. IGINLA. MARTONE.

Canada leads 4-2.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/nSdwp9N5Y9

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026

ALONE AT THE TOP ⭐️

Zayne Parekh picks up his 13th point and now owns the all-time Canadian record for most points by a defenceman at a single #WorldJuniors tournament. pic.twitter.com/tShdPE1Zy3

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026

5:36 p.m.: The second period is underway with Canada up a goal.

End of first period: Canada 3, Finland 2

5:17 p.m.: The period ends with a flurry by Canada that Finland is able to hold.

Canada 3, Finland 2

5:13 p.m.: GOAL! Zayne Parekh does it again with a score on the man advantage. He has tied the Canadian record for points and goals by a defenseman in the World Juniors.

PAREKH RECORDS HIS 12TH POINT 🔥

He’s now tied Alex Pietrangelo (2010) & Bryan McCabe (1995) for most points by a Canadian defenceman at a single #WorldJuniors. pic.twitter.com/A8Uac4S1Jx

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026

5:11 p.m.: Canada heads to a power play when Lasse Boelius is called for cross-checking.

5:08 p.m.: Canada gets another two-on-one chance, but Liam Greentree’s shot is deflected out of bounds.

Canada 2, Finland 2

5:02 p.m.: GOAL! A strong Finland power play results in a Julius Miettinen goal to tie the game.

FINLAND TIES IT ON THE POWER-PLAY 🔥

Julius Miettinen makes it a 2-2 game.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/38NpxaBlXT

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026

4:59 p.m.: Zayne Parekh is called for holding to send Finland to the first power play of the game.

4:55 p.m.: The scoring seems to have settled but both sides are finding opportunities early.

Canada 2, Finland 1

4:49 p.m.: GOAL! The scoring in this game continues with Braeden Cootes goal to give Canada the lead back.

CANADA AND FINLAND TRADING GOALS 👀

Braeden Cootes makes it 2-1 Canada just five minutes into the game!#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/luF9BGktMJ

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026Canada 1, Finland 1

4:47 p.m.: GOAL! Arttu Valila ties the game for Finland with a strike past Carter George.

FINLAND ANSWERS RIGHT AWAY 👀

Arttu Välilä scores on Finland’s first shot of the game.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/VjtZTvaDlY

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026Canada 1, Finland 0

4:43 p.m.: GOAL! Canada strikes first as Sam O’Reilly finishes a two-on-one in the opening minutes.

CANADA OPENS THE SCORING 🔥

Sam O’Reilly finishes off the Hage pass to make it 1-0 early.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/d09QNGKNSF

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 5, 2026

4:40 p.m.: The bronze medal game is underway!

4:30 p.m.: We are moments away from the start of the bronze medal game between Finland and Canada to see who gets third place.

4:18 p.m.: Also of note, Canada goalie Jack Ivankovic will not dress today after playing in Canada’s loss yesterday. Carter George and Joshua Ravenbergen will be the two goalies dressing for the game.

4:00 p.m.: Here’s a look at the lines for the bronze medal game. The most notable change is that Canada has Liam Greentree in for the injured Brady Martin.

Lines for the bronze medal game between Canada and Finland.

Ivakovic gets the day off following emotional loss. Liam Greetree (LAK) comes in for injured Brady Martin (NSH) over Carter Bear (DET). pic.twitter.com/mjYaHl08Ox

— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) January 5, 2026

3:40 p.m.: Canada is looking to avoid its longest medal drought ever in the World Juniors.

If Canada loses to Finland tomorrow, it’ll tie their longest medal drought EVER at the IIHF U20’s.

The only other time they went three straight tournaments without earning a medal was from 1979-1981. pic.twitter.com/8NPWreQmNa

— PuckEmpire (@puckempire) January 5, 2026Where to watch Canada vs. FinlandCanada vs. Finland start timeDate: Monday, Jan. 5Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

Canada and Finland will lock horns for a chance at the World Juniors bronze medal on Monday. The game is set to start at 4:30 p.m. from Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Canada vs. Finland TV ChannelTV channels: TSN (Canada) | NHL Network (U.S.)Live stream: TSN app (Canada) | Fubo (U.S.)

Canada vs. Finland will be broadcast on TSN in Canada and NHL Network in the United States. Additionally, the game can be live-streamed using the TSN App or Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

2026 World Juniors scheduleFriday, Dec. 26MatchupSweden 3, Slovakia 2Finland 6, Denmark 2United States 6, Germany 3Canada 7, Czechia 5Saturday, Dec. 27MatchupSlovakia 4, Germany 1Canada 2, Latvia 1 (OT)United States 2, Switzerland 1Czechia 7, Denmark 2Sunday, Dec. 28MatchupSweden 4, Switzerland 2Finland 8, Latvia 0Monday, Dec. 29MatchupGermany 8, Sweden 1Czechia 2, Finland 1 (OT)United States 6, Slovakia 5Canada 9, Denmark 1Tuesday, Dec. 30MatchupSwitzerland 4, Germany 0Latvia 6, Denmark 3Wednesday, Dec. 31MatchupSwitzerland 3, Slovakia 2Czechia 4, Latvia 2Sweden 6, USA 3Canada 7, Finland 4Friday, Jan. 2 (Playoffs: Quarterfinals & Relegation)MatchupRelegation Game: Germany 8, Denmark 4Quarterfinal 1: Sweden 6, Latvia 3Quarterfinal 2: Czechia 6, Switzerland 2Quarterfinal 3: Finland 4, USA 3 (OT)Quarterfinal 4: Canada 7, Slovakia 1Sunday, Jan. 4 MatchupSemifinal 1: Sweden 4, Finland 3 (SO)Semifinal 2: Czechia 6, Canada 4Monday, Jan. 5 MatchupTime (ET)Bronze Medal Game: Canada vs. Finland4:30 p.m.Gold Medal Game: Sweden vs. Czechia8:30 p.m.