Norway clinches first world hockey championship in overtime thriller
The final in Zurich turned into a nail‑biting affair as Norway edged Canada 3‑2 in sudden death, with forward Noah Steen finding the net 3 minutes and 32 seconds into overtime.
Robert Thomas had put Canada ahead with a goal eight seconds before the end of regulation, forcing the extra period after a 2‑2 deadlock.
The Norwegian side, bolstered by teenage sensation Macklin Celebrini's leadership and the presence of NHL veteran Sidney Crosby on the Canadian roster, fought back to claim the title.
Canada's tournament run was marked by a perfect group stage, a dramatic overtime victory over Norway earlier, and a quarterfinal upset of the defending champion United States before falling to Finland in the semifinals.
Finland, anchored by Aleksander Barkov, proved too strong for Canada, setting up a final showdown with Switzerland later that Sunday.
For Norway, the triumph marks a breakthrough after a 1951 fourth‑place finish, underscoring the nation's rising stature in international hockey.