Nathan MacKinnon Loses it at Finnish Reporter at IIHF World Championships

Nathan MacKinnon and Team Canada are currently in the middle of a big game in the World Championships against Team Sweden.

But on Monday, the Canadians lost their first game of the tournament against Finland, falling 2-1 in the shootout. And it was largely because of a strong performance from Juuse Saros in goal. Saros made 37 saves.

MacKinnon was interviewed after the game and grew frustrated with the line of questioning from a reporter. I can’t find the Finnish reporter’s name, who got MacKinnon 1-on-1 after Canada’s loss, but I do know that he probably has never done this before.

Not the job itself. But, specifically, talked to MacKinnon after a loss. Especially in a 1-on-1 setting.

According to this Finnish article, MacKinnon stormed out of the room at the end of the interview. The last question he was asked was a follow-up about the poor officiating.

“Horrible whistles. Both ways. We had the puck the whole game, but we only got one power play. So I don’t understand,” MacKinnon said.

“You must be from Finland or something.”

Here is the full transcript, per Google’s translation of the article linked above.

What do you think about the game?

MacKinnon: Their goalkeeper ( Juuse Saros ) played brilliantly.

Were you surprised by how good Finland ended up being?

MacKinnon: Their goalkeeper was good, yeah.

Do you think you were the better team?

MacKinnon: Yes.

So, do you think the goalkeeper was the only reason why Finland won?

MacKinnon: Yes. I agree.

What did you think of the officiating?

MacKinnon: Terrible.

Why?

MacKinnon: How could they have been good? What do you think?

I asked you that.

MacKinnon: Horrible whistles. Both ways. We had the puck the whole game, but we only got one power play. So I don’t understand. You must be from Finland or something.