Finland wins World Championship gold with Bruins players contributing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Finland's national hockey team secured the gold medal at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championships, defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime on May 31. The lone goal came from Konsta Helenius in the extra frame, marking Finland's third gold medal in seven years at the tournament. Bruins players Henry Jokiharju and Joonas Korpisalo played pivotal roles, with Jokiharju leading Finnish defensemen in points and also earning an All-Star selection. Korpisalo contributed as a backup with an impressive record throughout the event. Meanwhile, Fraser Minten from the Bruins faced disappointment as Canada lost to Norway in the bronze medal game, with Norway winning its first medal in IIHF history.
- •Finland defeated Switzerland 1-0 in overtime for the gold medal.
- •Konsta Helenius scored the decisive goal in overtime.
- •Henry Jokiharju led Finnish defensemen with 8 points in the tournament.
- •Joonas Korpisalo had a 0.50 GAA in the event.
- •Fraser Minten's Canada lost to Norway for bronze, marking Norway's first medal.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Pair Of Bruins Win World Championship Gold Medal With Finland
"Finland defeated Switzerland 1-0 in overtime.
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