Finland Crushes Sweden 6-1 to Win Euro Hockey Tour Final 2026

In the thrilling finale of the 2026 Euro Hockey Tour held in Finland, the host nation emphatically defeated Sweden with a commanding 6-1 victory, securing the tournament title on home ice. From the outset, Finland showed dominance, leading 2-0 after the first period and extending this to a 5-0 lead midway through the second. Sweden struggled throughout the match to contain their fierce rivals.

Maja Nylén Persson was the sole scorer for Sweden, managing to reduce the deficit to 1-5 during the second period, but Finland sealed their triumph with an additional goal in the third period. Sweden finished second in the tournament, both teams entering the final match with two prior wins each against Switzerland and the Czech Republic.

The Swedish head coach Erika Holst candidly acknowledged her team's shortcomings, stating, "We become a bit small and cannot stop Finland," highlighting the Swedish squad's inability to effectively check their opponents. Despite the heavy loss, Holst emphasized that the Euro Hockey Tour is part of the team's preparation for the upcoming World Championship in Denmark this November, where the two rivals will face each other once again in the group stage.

This defeat underscores Finland's superiority in this edition of the tournament and continues to fuel the intense rivalry between the neighboring countries in women's ice hockey.