Finland's players celebrate after the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championships semi-final match between the Finland and Germany at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia, on June 5, 2021. (Photo by Gints IVUSKANS / AFP) (Photo by GINTS IVUSKANS/AFP via Getty Images)
Finland, which includes LA Kings D-man Olli Maatta, edged Germany in Saturday’s semi-final and will play Canada for gold at the 2021 World Championship.
Shortly after Team Canada booked their ticket into Sunday’s championship game, Team Finland, whose roster includes LA Kings defenseman Olli Maatta, did the same as they edged Germany by a 2-1 count.