Canada vs. Finland final score, results: Canada wins bronze to end World Juniors on high note

Daniel Chavkin

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For the first time in three years, Canada has medaled in the World Juniors.

The Canadians took down Finland 6-3 in the bronze medal game on Monday afternoon, securing third place in the tournament. This is the first time that Canada won a medal since 2023, when the team won the whole tournament.

The story of the game was perhaps Zayne Parekh, who made Canadian history this tournament. Parekh scored a goal and recorded an assist in the game, setting the record for most points by a Canadian defenseman in World Juniors history.

Besides Parekh, Sam O'Reilly scored twice against Finland, while Braeden Cootes, Porter Martone and Gavin McKenna all pitched in with a goal. Between the preliminary-round game and the bronze medal contest, Canada outscored Finland 13-7.

Canada's victory is a nice step forward after two disappointing appearances in the past two tournaments. However, Canada has now failed to win the World Juniors for three-straight seasons, which the program hasn't done since it failed to win five-straight from 2010-2014.

AllSportsPeople tracked live updates from Monday's bronze medal match between Canada and Czechia. Here's a look at highlights and live results as Canada claimed bronze in this year's World Juniors.

Canada vs. Finland score

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

(All times Eastern)

Final: Canada 6, Finland 3

7:00 p.m.: Canada is able to run out the clock and secure the bronze medal.

6:58 p.m.: A great save by Carter George in the final minutes keeps Finland at three goals.

Canada 6, Finland 3

6:52 p.m.: GOAL! Gavin McKenna buries one to extend Canada's lead to three. He now has four points in the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 1, Finland 1

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

Canada 1, Finland 0

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

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.

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

Where to watch Canada vs. Finland

Canada vs. Finland start time

  • Date: Monday, Jan. 5
  • Time: 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 Channel

  • TV 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 schedule

Friday, Dec. 26

Matchup
Sweden 3, Slovakia 2
Finland 6, Denmark 2
United States 6, Germany 3
Canada 7, Czechia 5

Saturday, Dec. 27

Matchup
Slovakia 4, Germany 1
Canada 2, Latvia 1 (OT)
United States 2, Switzerland 1
Czechia 7, Denmark 2

Sunday, Dec. 28

Matchup
Sweden 4, Switzerland 2
Finland 8, Latvia 0

Monday, Dec. 29

Matchup
Germany 8, Sweden 1
Czechia 2, Finland 1 (OT)
United States 6, Slovakia 5
Canada 9, Denmark 1

Tuesday, Dec. 30

Matchup
Switzerland 4, Germany 0
Latvia 6, Denmark 3

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Matchup
Switzerland 3,  Slovakia 2
Czechia 4,  Latvia 2
Sweden 6,  USA 3
Canada 7,  Finland 4

Friday, Jan. 2 (Playoffs: Quarterfinals & Relegation)

Matchup
Relegation Game: Germany 8,  Denmark 4
Quarterfinal 1: Sweden 6,  Latvia 3
Quarterfinal 2: Czechia 6,  Switzerland 2
Quarterfinal 3: Finland 4,  USA 3 (OT)
Quarterfinal 4: Canada 7,  Slovakia 1

Sunday, Jan. 4 

Matchup
Semifinal 1: Sweden 4,  Finland 3 (SO)
Semifinal 2: Czechia 6,  Canada 4

Monday, Jan. 5 

MatchupTime (ET)
Bronze Medal Game: Canada vs. Finland4:30 p.m.
Gold Medal Game: Sweden vs. Czechia8:30 p.m.
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