Finnish goalie Juuse Saros led Team Finland to bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics, boosting the Nashville Predators' playoff hopes.

Finnish goaltender Juuse Saros led his country to a bronze medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posting a 1.66 GAA and .940 save percentage across six games, playing more ice time than any other goalie. His standout performance, including 4.52 goals saved above average, energized the Nashville Predators, who enter a critical 15-game stretch in March. Despite a subpar regular season, Saros’ Olympic heroics restored confidence in the team, with coaches and players praising his resilience after a semifinal loss to Canada. The Predators, four points out of a playoff spot, now look to carry his momentum forward.