Finland, Juuse Saros and Kevin Lankinen

Nashville Predators' Juuse Saros benched at 4 Nations Face-Off ahead of Finland vs Canada
Nashville Predators' Juuse Saros allowed 6 goals vs USA on Thursday. Now it looks like his playing time for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off is over.
Juuse Saros was perfect. Kevin Lankinen was not. Finland is out at 4 Nations Face-Off
In both six-on-five situations, the Finns rolled all forwards: Granlund, Hintz, Aleksander Barkov, Mikko Rantanen, Sebastian Aho and Patrik Laine. Finland’s blue line was its weakness. Its grinding and relentless forwards pulled them back within a goal.
Kevin Lankinen to replace Juuse Saros in goal for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off vs. Sweden
Finland is making a change in net for its second game of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Coach Antti Pennanen said Kevin Lankinen will start against Sweden on Saturday after Juuse Saros allowed six goals on 32 shots in Finland's 6-1 loss to the United States in each team's first game of the tournament.
Nashville Predators' Juuse Saros struggles for Finland in loss to USA at 4 Nations Face-Off
Juuse Saros makes 26 saves, but allows six goals as Finland loses 6-1 to USA in the second game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday.
Finland mulling changes after 'tough day' for Saros in opening 4 Nations loss
MONTREAL -- Juuse Saros had a tough initial outing at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Finland may be re-evaluating its goaltending situation before it plays again this weekend. Saros allowed six goals on 32 shots in Finland’s 6-1 loss to the United States at Bell Centre on Thursday.
Juuse Saros Benched, Ex-Predators Goalie Steals Show vs. Sweden
Former Predators goalie Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves, including the dagger in overtime, to propel Finland to a 4-3 win over Sweden Saturday afternoon.
Why Predators must trade Juuse Saros before no-move clause begins
The Nashville Predators signed Juuse Saros to an eight-year contract extension in NHL Free Agency. This move was a massive decision that had a legitimate trickle-down effect, as well. Nashville also had top goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov at the time. The Saros signing led to Askarov requesting trade from the Predators, which he was granted.
Predators' Juuse Saros: Perfect in relief against Canada
Saros stopped all 14 shots he faced after relieving Kevin Lankinen in the second period of Finland's 5-3 loss to Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday. Saros had lost the starting job to Lankinen earlier in the tournament,
Finland may bench Predators' Saros after opening-game struggles
He may well find himself on the bench Saturday when Finland returns to action against arch-rival Sweden in a must-win game. Saros could be replaced by Vancouver goalie Kevin Lankinen, who served as Saros’ back-up the previous two seasons in Nashville.
Predators' Gustav Nyquist Scores First 4 Nations Goal, Suffers Apparent Injury
After Monday's slate of games, all Nashville Predators players are officially done for this year's 4 Nations Face-off. The ...
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