Sweden is third in the 4 Nations Face-Off standings with one point it earned in a 4-3 overtime loss to Canada on Wednesday. Finland lost 6-1 to the U.S. on Thursday and will be eliminated from contention to be in the final if they lose to Sweden in regulation.

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.

Vancouver Canucks netminder Kevin Lankinen will start in goal for Finland against Sweden on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Through 34 appearances with the Canucks this season, the 29-year-old Helsinki native has posted a 19-8-7 record alongside a .