Barkov and Lundell win gold with Finland at World Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Sasha Barkov and Anton Lundell contributed to Finland's victory in the IIHF World Championship, winning gold against Switzerland on June 1. Lundell assisted on the overtime goal for a 1-0 finish, marking his second gold medal at the event. Barkov, as captain, led the tournament in scoring with three goals and 11 points in 10 games. Both players have played pivotal roles in their NHL team, the Florida Panthers, and have notable previous international accomplishments. Their latest success comes as the NHL offseason approaches, with significant events scheduled later in June.
- •Finland wins gold with a 1-0 overtime victory over Switzerland
- •Barkov leads tournament scoring with 11 points
- •Lundell assists the winning goal in the final
- •Both players have won multiple championships in their careers
- •NHL offseason events are scheduled for late June
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barkov and Lundell Get Another Championship Celebration. This Time in Finland
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barkov, Lundell Add to Their Championship Haul, Win Gold at World Championship
"Sasha Barkov and Anton Lundell have to be getting used to large June celebrations by now, right? After celebrating the […] This article: Barkov and Lundell Get Another Championship Celebration. This Time in Finland originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.
"Sasha Barkov and Anton Lundell had yet another successful summer — this time, winning a gold medal in the IIHF […] This article: Barkov, Lundell Add to Their Championship Haul, Win Gold at World Championship originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:00 AMBarkov and Lundell Get Another Championship Celebration. This Time in Finland
Sasha Barkov and Anton Lundell have to be getting used to large June celebrations by now, right? After celebrating the […] This article: Barkov and Lundell Get Another Championship Celebration. This Time in Finland originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 11:00 AMBarkov, Lundell Add to Their Championship Haul, Win Gold at World Championship
Sasha Barkov and Anton Lundell had yet another successful summer — this time, winning a gold medal in the IIHF […] This article: Barkov, Lundell Add to Their Championship Haul, Win Gold at World Championship originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.
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