A night of twists and turns
The ice rink in Fribourg turned into a stage for drama as Canada edged Norway 6‑5 in a sudden‑death overtime at the ice‑hockey world championship. The high‑scoring affair kept fans on the edge of their seats from the opening face‑off.
With just 1 minute and 39 seconds left in regulation, Ryan O'Reilly struck to pull Canada level, forcing the game into an extra frame and setting the stage for a rapid conclusion.
Mark Scheifele then completed a hat trick, netting the decisive goal 29 seconds into overtime. His three goals, including the winner, highlighted a relentless offensive display that overwhelmed the Norwegian defense.
The victory propels Canada to the top of Group B with 11 points, while Finland and Switzerland both sit at the summit of Group A after their respective 7‑1 and comfortable wins earlier in the day.
Looking ahead, Switzerland will host Britain in Zurich later on Thursday, and Slovakia will meet Denmark in Fribourg, matches that could further reshape the knockout stage picture.