Norway captured its first-ever medal at the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship, edging Canada 3‑2 in overtime to claim bronze.
The decisive moment came 3:32 into the extra period when Noah Steen slipped the puck past Jet Greaves, sealing a victory that capped a resilient performance from the Norwegian side.
Emilio Pettersen and Stian Solberg had put Norway ahead in regulation, and goaltender Henrik Haukeland turned away 44 shots to preserve the lead.
Canada's comeback falls short
Canada rallied with two goals from Robert Thomas to tie the game, but the effort was not enough as the Canadian lineup, featuring stars such as Sidney Crosby, John Tavares and Mark Scheifele, ultimately lost 4‑2 to Finland in the semifinals.
The defeat forced Canada into the bronze‑medal game, where they fell to Norway, ending a tournament that had promised a showdown between the sport's traditional powerhouses.
Looking ahead, Finland will meet Switzerland in the championship final, a clash that could reshape the medal standings after Finland’s 4‑2 victory over the defending champions.