A dominant performance
Switzerland entered the semifinal with a clear intent to control the game, and from the opening period they imposed their tempo, outshooting Norway 20‑5 and building a 3‑0 lead by the end of the first frame.
Goal‑scorers and playmakers
Christoph Bertschy opened the scoring, and the floodgates soon opened as Denis Malgin, Ken Jager, Damien Riat, Nico Hischier and Theo Rochette added their names to the scoresheet. Sven Andrighetto orchestrated the offense with two assists, extending his tournament‑leading point total to 15.
Between the pipes
Goaltender Leonardo Genoni turned away all 20 shots he faced, preserving a clean sheet and earning praise for his composure under pressure. His performance was a key factor in a Swiss defense that limited Norway’s chances throughout the contest.
Looking ahead
The Swiss now await the winner of the Canada‑Finland semifinal, which will be contested on Sunday. A victory would deliver Switzerland’s first ever world championship title, having settled for runner‑up finishes in the two previous finals.
The team will be without forward Timo Meier, who serves a one‑game suspension after a kneeing penalty on Oskar Sundqvist in the earlier matchup with Sweden, a loss that cost the Swiss a chance at a full‑strength lineup.