Switzerland Crushes Norway 6-0 to Reach IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Final

Switzerland advanced to the final of the IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship on May 30, 2026, following a 6-0 victory over Norway. The semifinal match was held in Zurich, Switzerland, at the Swiss Life Arena.

This result marks the third consecutive year that Switzerland has reached the world championship final. The host nation is now seeking its first title in the competition after finishing in second place during the previous two championships.

Game Summary and Scoring

Switzerland established control early, though the first goal did not come until late in the opening period. Christoph Bertschy scored the opener with 2:24 remaining in the first period, shooting past Norwegian goaltender Henrik Haukeland after skating from behind the net to the left circle.

The host country intensified its offensive pressure during the second period. Denis Malgin increased the lead early in the frame via an odd-man rush. Ken Jager then scored to make it 3-0, and Damien Riat added a goal on a power play to bring the score to 4-0 before the end of the second period.

Switzerland completed the rout in the third period with goals from Nico Hischier and Theo Rochette.

Individual Performances and Roster Notes

Swiss goaltender Leonardo Genoni recorded a shutout, making 20 saves to keep Norway off the scoreboard.

Sven Andrighetto contributed two assists during the semifinal. Andrighetto currently leads the tournament scoring table with 15 points recorded across nine games.

The Swiss team played the match without New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier. Meier was suspended for one game by the world championship disciplinary panel following an incident in the quarterfinal match against Sweden, where he was cited for kneeing Oskar Sundqvist.

Championship Outlook

The championship final is scheduled for May 31, 2026. Switzerland will face the winner of the second semifinal match between Canada and Finland.