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Finland stuns U.S. in world junior hockey quarters

created: Jan. 3, 2026, 11:58 a.m. | updated: Jan. 3, 2026, 5:52 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsST. PAUL, Minn. -- Arttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime as Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals. Michigan State's Lee Ryker tied it for the United States with 1:33 left in regulation and Notre Dame goalie Nick Kempf off for an extra attacker. Lee Tuuva and Joona Saarelainen scored in a 55-second span in the third to give Finland a 2-1 lead. Finland forward Heikki Ruohonen, left, celebrates with defenseman Veeti Vaisanen after scoring a goal during the second period in the world junior hockey quarterfinals against the United States on Friday. AP Photo/Abbie ParrBoston teammate Cole Eiserman gave the United States a 2-1 lead on a power play with 9:45 left in the second period.

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