The day was dominated by the Leijonat's World Championship semifinal against Canada. After an early lead, Finland fell behind but surged in the second period with goals from Barkov and Helenius, taking a 4-2 lead into the third. Live updates consumed editorial attention across all major outlets from early evening onward, overshadowing earlier stories. In the morning, Helsingin Sanomat continued its coverage of Denmark's workfare model, while graduation ceremonies received live coverage from Aamulehti and Ilta-Sanomat. By afternoon, political disputes over tuition fees and the Tiitisen lista emerged, but they faded as the hockey game intensified. Other stories, including a drone strike aftermath and forest protection criticism, received minimal attention compared to the semifinal.