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.

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.

At 5:03 of Monday’s second period, Finland coach Antti Pennanen turned to his right and caught the eye of Juuse Saros. Pennanen signaled to his backup goalie to get in the net. Pennanen, it appeared,

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.

Finland is benching goalie Juuse Saros after giving up six goals in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off loss to the U.S. Kevin Lankinen will start against Sweden on Saturday.

Saros struggled in Finland’s 6-1 loss to the U.S. on Thursday in Montreal, surrendering six goals on 32 shots (.813 save percentage) — including four goals in a decisive third period. He may well find himself on the bench Saturday when Finland returns to action against arch-rival Sweden in a must-win game.

The Colorado Avalanche controlled their first game back from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off break, but the inability to convert chances into enough goals at times returned

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Juuse Saros for fantasy hockey. Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 31 of the 32 shots