2026 World Championship: Finland Nets Gold, Norway Upset Canada For Bronze

The 2026 World Championship is officially complete after Finland earned a dramatic win in overtime on Sunday to secure the gold medal. This marks the fifth time Finland has won the World Championship, and the third time in seven years.

For the host nation, Switzerland, they experience the third-straight silver-medal finish. Heartbreak hasn't come at a premium for the Swiss at this competition, and it's all the more painful on home ice.

Buffalo Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius was the hero for Finland, notching his third goal and sixth point of the tournament with that game-winning marker. His goal was assisted by Anton Lundell and Mikko Lehtonen.

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As for the finish for third place, Norway surprised the hockey world with such a strong performance at this tournament. They went on to defeat Canada in the bronze medal game on Sunday, thanks to Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Noah Steen and his overtime winner.

This was Norway's first medal at the World Championship, and what a performance it was that they put on.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Tinus Luc Koblar also deserves his flowers for how he's performed at this competition, recording six goals and nine points in 10 appearances for Norway.

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This story was originally published May 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM.