Finland Secures Fifth Ice Hockey World Championship in Overtime Thriller
Finland edged Switzerland 1-0 in overtime, with Konsta Helenius scoring the winning goal, clinching their fifth world championship.
Jun 1, 2026
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Finland’s Overtime Heroics Seal Fifth World Title
In a tense final at the Ice Hockey World Championship, Finland edged Switzerland 1-0 in overtime, with Konsta Helenius delivering the decisive strike. The win marks Finland's fifth world crown while Norway celebrates its first-ever medal after defeating Canada in the bronze‑medal game.
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Finland captures fifth Ice Hockey World Championship gold in overtime
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Finland captures fifth Ice Hockey World Championship with overtime victory
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