Canucks Kevin Lankinen Announced

Canucks Kevin Lankinen Announced As Finland's Starter Against Sweden At The 4 Nations Face-Off
Team Finland will have a different starting goaltender on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off. After Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros allowed six goals on 32 shots, Finland is turning to Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen for their must-win game against Team Sweden.
Finland-Sweden game in 4 Nations Face-Off turns NHL teammates into foes
The two last faced each other in the IIHF World Championship in 2019. Finland defeated Sweden 5-4 in overtime in the quarterfinals and went on to win gold; Lankinen allowed four goals on 18 shots in that game, including one by Pettersson. “As of now we’re not teammates for a week,” Lankinen said. “But maybe when we get back, we’ll talk more.”
Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Starting Saturday versus Sweden
Lankinen will defend the road crease versus Sweden on Saturday in Finland's second game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. Saturday's matchup is a big game for both teams as Sweden lost a 4-3 overtime decision to Canada on Wednesday,
Finland turning to Canucks’ Lankinen vs. Sweden
Following a crushing defeat to the Americans, Finnish Head Coach Antti Pennanen told media Friday that Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will get the start Saturday against Sweden.
Lankinen to start in goal for Finland vs. Sweden in 4 Nations
That’s what we work so hard for.” Lankinen last played for Finland in the 2019 IIHF World Championship, where he helped it win the gold medal by making 43 saves in a 3-1 victory against Canada in the final.
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