Finland Wins 5th World Title as Norway Claims 1st Medal With Bronze Over Canada

11 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 31

Finland sealed the 2026 World Championship with an overtime win over Switzerland, capturing its fifth gold medal and third title in seven years.
Konsta Helenius scored the winner—his third goal and sixth point of the tournament—while captain Aleksander Barkov led Finland with 11 points in 10 games in his return from ACL and MCL tears.
Switzerland settled for silver for a third straight tournament on home ice, though Roman Josi was named MVP after posting five goals and 12 points in 10 games.
Norway then delivered the bigger surprise in the bronze game, beating Canada in overtime on Noah Steen's winner for the country's first-ever World Championship medal.

After a third straight silver medal on home ice, what must Switzerland do to finally win gold?

Is Norway's historic bronze medal signaling a permanent power shift in international hockey?

What does Canada's three-year medal drought reveal about its standing in the hockey world?