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Finland Wins OT Thriller in Zurich, Claims Fifth Title

6/1/2026

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Finland won the men’s ice hockey world championship in Zurich, beating host Switzerland 1-0 in overtime on 31 May 2026.
Konsta Helenius scored the overtime goal at 10:42 with assists from Anton Lundell and Mikko Lehtonen, and goaltenders Justus Annunen and Leonardo Genoni each made 27 saves.
The win gave Finland its fifth title, its first since 2022, and Swiss captain Roman Josi was named tournament MVP and an All-Star.

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Finland won the men’s ice hockey world championship in Zurich, beating host Switzerland 1-0 in overtime on 31 May 2026.
Konsta Helenius scored the overtime goal at 10:42 with assists from Anton Lundell and Mikko Lehtonen, and goaltenders Justus Annunen and Leonardo Genoni each made 27 saves.
The win gave Finland its fifth title, its first since 2022, and Swiss captain Roman Josi was named tournament MVP and an All-Star.