Juuse Saros vs. Filip Forsberg: Finland vs. Sweden Olympics Highlights

Two prominent players from the Nashville Predators are set to clash on the international stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Juuse Saros, the starting goaltender for Finland, and Filip Forsberg, a forward for Sweden, will face off on February 13, 2026. This preliminary round matchup will take place at the Milano Santagiulia IHO Arena, kicking off at 5:10 a.m. CT.

Background on Saros and Forsberg

The last time Saros and Forsberg encountered each other internationally was during the 2014 World Junior Championships, where Finland claimed the gold medal against Sweden. This match will be their first meeting in a high-stakes Olympic game.

Teams’ Recent Performances

• Finland: Lost their opening game to Slovakia 4-1 on February 11, with Saros making 21 saves.
• Sweden: Won against Italy 5-2 on the same day.

Erik Haula, another Nashville Predators player, will also represent Finland in this tournament. As both teams continue their competition in Group B, they aim to improve on their respective performances.

Game Highlights

Finland started strong against Sweden, taking a 2-0 lead after the first period. Nikolas Matinpalo scored the opening goal at 7:44, followed by Anton Lundell’s rebound goal at 15:26.

In contrast, Sweden managed to score later when Rasmus Dahlin found the net, assisted by William Nylander. While Saros expressed concern over potential goalie interference on the play, Finland chose not to challenge the goal.

Upcoming Game Details

The highly anticipated match will be televised live on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock. Viewers can expect an exciting showdown as both teams vie for victory.

2026 Winter Olympics Group B Standings

This Olympic matchup between Juuse Saros and Filip Forsberg is a highlight of the 2026 Winter Games. Fans can look forward to what promises to be an electrifying game between two of hockey’s fiercest rivals.