Norway clinches historic bronze with overtime victory over Canada
In a tense overtime at the ice hockey world championship, Norway edged Canada 3-2, with Noah Steen’s decisive goal sealing a breakthrough medal for the Scandinavians.
May 31, 2026
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Norway captures first-ever world ice‑hockey championship with overtime victory over Canada
Norway edged Canada 3‑2 in sudden death, with Noah Steen’s goal at 3:32 of overtime sealing a historic medal. Canada rallied from a 2‑0 deficit, but Finland’s 4‑2 win set up a final showdown with Switzerland.
May 31, 2026
Norway clinches historic bronze at 2026 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship
Norway secured its maiden bronze medal at the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship, with Noah Steen’s overtime winner ending Canada’s title hopes.
May 31, 2026
Norway clinches first world hockey championship in overtime thriller
Norway secured its maiden world championship medal with a 3-2 overtime win against Canada, as forward Noah Steen's decisive goal capped a tournament filled with upsets and breakthrough performances.
May 31, 2026
Finland Defeats Canada in Thrilling IIHF Semifinal, Eyes Gold Against Switzerland
Finland’s 4‑2 victory over Canada in Zurich sets up a gold‑medal clash with the hosts, as the Canadians gear up for a bronze‑medal match.
May 30, 2026
Canada Crushes United States in Quarterfinal Clash at Ice Hockey Worlds
Canada’s dominant 4‑0 win over the United States highlights a tournament that sees Finland, Switzerland and Norway join the final four, setting up a high‑stakes semifinal round.
May 29, 2026
Canada Crushes United States in Quarterfinal Showdown at Ice Hockey Worlds
A dominant Canadian side routed the United States 4‑0 in the quarterfinal, with Celebrini, Crosby, Holloway and Brown on the scoresheet, while Jet Greaves turned away 34 shots. The win ends the U.S. bid to defend a title last held in 1933 and propels Canada into a semifinal against Finland, where they will meet a team that edged Czechia 4‑1. Meanwhile, Switzerland rallied to defeat Sweden, Norway shut out Latvia, and the semifinal schedule is set for Saturday.
May 29, 2026
Canada Crushes United States in Quarterfinal Clash, Eyes 29th World Title
Canada delivered a commanding 4‑0 win over the United States in the quarterfinal of the ice‑hockey world championship, ending the Americans' title defence and advancing to the semifinals.
May 28, 2026
Canada dominates United States 4-0 to reach semifinals
Canada's 4-0 win over the United States in the ice hockey world championship quarterfinals highlights a strong start to the tournament, with key goals from Celebrini and Crosby and a stellar performance by Greaves.
May 28, 2026
USA Crushed by Canada in 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship Quarterfinals
Team USA fell 4‑0 to Canada in the quarterfinals, finishing the tournament with a 3‑1‑0‑4 slate. Devin Cooley made 34 saves, while Canada’s Macklin Celebrini, Dylan Holloway, Connor Brown and Sidney Crosby found the net.
May 28, 2026
Day 10 of the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championships Delivers Thrilling Results
A look at the decisive performances that shaped the tenth day of competition, highlighting offensive bursts and clutch moments.
May 25, 2026
Canada Dominates Slovakia at Ice Hockey Worlds, Eyes Czechia Showdown
Canada secured a commanding win over Slovakia, extending its unbeaten streak and setting up a pivotal final group‑stage clash with Czechia.
May 24, 2026
Canada Dominates Slovakia 5-1 at IIHF World Championships
Canada secured a 5-1 victory over Slovakia in Fribourg, highlighted by key performances from Celebrini, Tavares and Vilardi.
May 24, 2026
Latvia’s 6-0 Blank of Britain Highlights Mid‑Tournament Surge
Latvia routed Great Britain 6‑0, Denmark edged Italy in a shootout, Finland cruised past Austria, and Canada stayed unbeaten, setting the stage for a decisive final stretch.
May 24, 2026
Day 7 Thrills: Finland, Switzerland, Canada, and Slovakia Secure Key Wins in IIHF Worlds
Finland crushed Latvia, Switzerland downed Great Britain, Canada survived an overtime battle with Norway, and Slovakia edged Denmark in a tight contest, setting the stage for the tournament’s next phase.
May 22, 2026
Canada’s Overtime Heroics Lead Day of Action at 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship
A recap of Monday's matches, highlighting Mark Scheifele's hat trick, Finland's 7‑1 win, Switzerland's perfect record and the race for knockout spots
May 21, 2026
Canada edges Norway in overtime thriller at hockey world championship
A dramatic overtime finish saw Canada defeat Norway 6-5, with Scheifele delivering the winning goal just 29 seconds into the extra period.
May 21, 2026
Canada edges Norway in overtime thriller at ice hockey Worlds
A dramatic overtime finish sees Canada rally past Norway, while Finland secures top spot in Group A.
May 21, 2026
Canada Eyes Fourth Straight Win in Fribourg Showdown Against Norway
The 2026 IIHF World Championships will host a pivotal Group A clash as Canada looks to extend its winning streak while Norway aims to capitalize on its defensive strengths.
May 21, 2026
Canadiens Edge Sabres in Overtime, PWHL Expands to San Jose and Detroit
The Montreal Canadiens survived a Game 7 battle against the Buffalo Sabres, with Alex Newhook scoring the overtime winner. The victory propels the Canadiens into a conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes while the Professional Women's Hockey League announces expansion to San Jose and Detroit, a move celebrated by local officials. Meanwhile, Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his recovery.
May 19, 2026
Day 4 Recap: Finland, Switzerland, Canada, and Czechia Triumph at the 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championships
Finland routed the United States, Switzerland stunned Germany with a shorthanded strike, Canada cruised past Denmark, and Czechia edged Sweden after building an early lead.
May 19, 2026
Finland Stuns United States as Canada Cruises Past Denmark in Hockey Worlds
Finland defeats the United States 6‑2, Canada beats Denmark 5‑1, and Czechia edges Sweden 4‑3 in a tightly contested day of international hockey.
May 19, 2026
NHL Standouts Shine at Ice Hockey World Championship
Four NHL players are making notable impacts at the tournament, with Canada’s O'Reilly topping scoring, Switzerland’s Josi excelling on both ends, Finland’s Annunen posting strong save numbers, and the United States navigating roster changes.
May 18, 2026
Canada Crushes Denmark 5-1 in Group A Clash
Canada secured a decisive 5-1 win over Denmark, with Porter Martone contributing a goal and an assist and Sidney Crosby orchestrating the offense with four assists.
May 18, 2026