Call it the Finnish "Miracle on Ice."

History was made Saturday night, as Finland edged Canada 4-3 in preliminary round play at the women's World Hockey Championship to earn its first-ever victory over the Canadians in women's hockey.

It was also Canada's first-ever loss to a nation other than the United States in IIHF competition.

Ronja Savolainen scored the winner with 1:41 remaining, intercepting a clearing attempt and firing a shot past Canadian goaltender Genevieve Lacasse.

Finnish goalie Noora Raty compared the stunning victory to a "semi-pro team beating a pro team," according to Sportsnet's Kristina Rutherford.

It was indeed Canada's second consecutive defeat at this year's tourney, following a 2-0 loss to the U.S. in their opening game Friday.

"We're giving it our all right now, but we're not clicking," Canada forward Brianne Jenner said. "We're just struggling right now."

The Canadians wrap up their preliminary round schedule against Russia on Monday, while Finland faces the defending champion American squad later that night.

Canada now must play a quarterfinal game Tuesday, instead of having its customary bye to the semfinal.

So what's the Finnish word for miracle?

"Ihme!" Riikka Valila answered postgame Saturday, according to the tournament's official website.

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