Finland Claims Fifth Ice Hockey World Championship in Overtime Thriller
Finland clinches its fifth world title in a 1-0 overtime victory over Switzerland, with Konsta Helenius scoring the winner and Justus Annunen delivering 22 saves.
May 31, 2026
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