
The 2025 Four Nations Face-off continued on Saturday in Montreal, Quebec with victories by Finland and the United States. In a battle of Scandinavian countries, Finland beat Sweden 4-3 on an overtime winner by Dallas Stars center Mikael Granlund. Then in the evening, the United States beat Canada 3-1 thanks to two goals by Tampa Bay Lightning left winger Jake Guentzel of Omaha, Nebraska.
In Finland’s win over Sweden, Montreal Canadiens right winger Patrik Laine satisfied the hometown fans by leading Team Finland in scoring with two points. Both of Laine’s points were assists. Laine set up Anton Lundell of the Florida Panthers at 10:58 of the opening frame and then Mikko Rantanen of the Carolina Hurricanes with 14 seconds left in the first period. The other Finland goal scorer was Panthers captain Alexander Barkov.