The Swiss squad turned the semi‑final into a showcase of offensive firepower, overwhelming Norway with a 6‑0 victory that left the opposition stunned and the Swiss bench ecstatic.
A relentless onslaught
The scoring opened early, with Christoph Bertschy finding the net at 17:36 of the first period. Midway through the second, Denis Malgin, Ken Jager and Damien Riat each added their names to the scoresheet, pushing the lead to four. Nico Hischier then converted a power‑play opportunity in the third period, making it 5‑0, before Theo Rochette sealed the outcome with the sixth goal in the closing minutes.
For Norway, the result marked a historic milestone. Their fourth‑place finish represents the nation's best performance since 1951, and they now turn their attention to a bronze‑medal match against either Canada or Finland, a chance to cap a remarkable tournament run.
Switzerland will contest their sixth final in program history and the third consecutive one, but a championship trophy has remained elusive. The team hopes that the convincing win over Norway will provide the momentum needed to finally break through and claim the coveted title.