The Hlinka Gretzky Cup has been quite entertaining so far, and it's about to amp up. Friday's semifinals feature two matchups ...

The two semifinal games of the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup ran concurrently and both featured big momentum shifts.

In search of a fourth straight gold medal at the tournament, Canada picked up a 5-3 win over Finland in their Hlinka Gretzky Cup opener on Monday.

P1 15:47 - Canada 1, Finland 0McDavid has the puck in the offensive zone. He's forced to circle back by his defender but turns and fires on goal, using a screen to beat Lankinen!

P3 6:41 - Canada 4, Finland 1Lindell ensures Finland won't get shut out here, beating Binnington from the bottom of the faceoff circle with a shot that hits the far post and goes in. Lehkonen made ...

Canada celebrates after a goal by Connor McDavid against Finland during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP ...

Canada's Brayden Point (21) celebrates with teammate Mark Stone (6) after his goal against Finland during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston.

Finland entered the zone, but Canada intercepted, again keeping the Finns on their heels. Sebastian Aho (FIN) got a shot on net, but once again, Jordan Binnington (CAN) made the glove save.

Canada's Brayden Point (21) celebrates with teammate Mark Stone (6) after his goal against Finland during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston.

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Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon scores on Finland’s Kevin Lankinen during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ...

Canada’s Brayden Point (21) celebrates with teammate Mark Stone (6) after his goal against Finland during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston.