Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen is taking over as Finland's starter. Here is what he had to say about it.

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.

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.”

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.

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.