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flag Finland lost 4-1 to Slovakia in their Olympic hockey opener, despite outshooting them early.

flag Finland's men's hockey team, led by NHL stars including Miro Heiskanen and Mikko Rantanen, suffered a 4-1 upset loss to Slovakia in the opening game of the 2026 Winter Olympics, despite outshooting them 18-5 in the first period. flag Slovakia, with only seven NHL players, scored four goals, including two by Juraj Slafkovsky, while Finland managed just one goal by Eeli Tolvanen. flag The loss puts Finland in a tight spot in Group B, needing to beat Sweden to secure a top spot and automatic quarterfinal advancement. flag Sweden defeated Italy 5-3 in the other opening game, with Italy's Damian Clara earning third-star honors. flag Slovakia and Finland will meet again Friday, as will Sweden and Italy.

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