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World Juniors 2019: Finland routs Switzerland 6-1 in semifinal, advances to gold-medal game

Blackhawks defenseman Henri Jokiharju scored a power play goal in Finland’s 6-1 semifinal win over Switzerland at the World Junior Championship on Friday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Blackhawks forward prospect Philipp Kurashev scored his tournament-leading sixth goal on the power play for Switzerland in the loss.

Finland’s Aleksi Heponiemi (Panthers) had a four-point night with a goal and three assists and Rasmus Kapuri (Kings) added a goal and two assists.

Aarne Talvitie (Devils) scored two goals, while Jesse Ylonen (Canadiens) and Jokiharju each tallied one goal.