Switzerland delivered a commanding 6‑0 victory over Norway on Thursday, securing a place in the ice‑hockey world championship final for the third consecutive tournament. The win underscores the Swiss team’s consistency on the international stage and sets the stage for a highly anticipated championship clash.
A Dominant Opening
Goalkeeper Leonardo Genoni was the backbone of the performance, turning away 20 shots and preserving a clean sheet. His composure between the pipes allowed the Swiss attack to play with confidence, knowing a single mistake would not cost them dearly.
The scoring opened early, with Christoph Bertschy slipping past Norway’s Henrik Haukeland 2:24 into the first period. Denis Malgin doubled the lead on an odd‑man rush early in the second, and Ken Jager extended the advantage to 3‑0 midway through the same frame. Damien Riat added a power‑play marker later in the middle period, making it 4‑0.
Nico Hischier and Theo Rochette capped the rout in the third period, each finding the net to seal a 6‑0 final margin. Sven Andrighetto was the creative engine, dishing out two assists and climbing to the top of the tournament scoring table with 15 points from nine games.
The victory came at a cost for Switzerland, as forward Timo Meier missed the game due to a one‑game suspension. His absence was felt briefly, but the depth of the roster allowed the team to maintain pressure without him.
Switzerland will now await the winner of the Canada‑Finland semifinal, which will determine their opponent in the championship final. The prospect of facing a North American powerhouse adds an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be a historic matchup.