Switzerland storms into final with dominant win
Switzerland delivered a masterclass on the ice, routing Norway 6‑0 in the semifinal of the ice hockey world championship and securing a spot in the final.
Between the pipes, goaltender Leonardo Genoni turned in a stellar performance, stopping all 20 shots he faced to preserve a clean sheet.
The scoring opened early when Christoph Bertschy found the net, and the floodgates widened in the second period as Denis Malgin, Ken Jager and Damien Riat each added a goal.
Nico Hischier and Theo Rochette contributed in the third period, while Sven Andrighetto orchestrated the offense with two assists and continues to top the tournament scoring chart with 15 points.
The victory comes despite the absence of New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier, who sits out the game due to a one‑game suspension.
Looking ahead to the final
Switzerland now prepares for a showdown against the winner of the Canada‑Finland semifinal, a match that will decide whether they meet the North Americans or the Finns on Sunday.
A win would mark the Swiss team’s first ever championship, a milestone that has been the target of their systematic rebuild over the past decade.
Coach and players alike stress the need for discipline and focus, knowing that a single mistake could swing the momentum against a resilient opponent.
Fans in Zurich and across the country are already buzzing, with the city’s ice rinks echoing chants of support as the final approaches.