Finland ousts USA at WJHC with OT win in quarterfinal

The United States' gold medal streak at the World Junior Championship is over after Finland knocked off the tournament hosts with a 4-3 victory in Friday's quarterfinal matchup.

Arttu Valila scored the OT winner after a frenetic ending to the third period that saw Finland take the lead with two goals in a 55-second span, only to set the stage for Ryker Lee's equalizer with 1:33 left in regulation.

ARTTU VALILA IS THE OVERTIME HERO! FINLAND CRUSHES THE UNITED STATES' HOPES OF A THREE-PEAT AT THE #WORLDJUNIORS! 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/RGOAX0dTw5

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 3, 2026

The United States entered the event as back-to-back champions, and defeated Finland in last year's gold medal game.

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