Switzerland defeats Norway 6-0 to reach ice hockey worlds final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Switzerland earned a spot in the ice hockey world championship final after defeating Norway 6-0 on Saturday. Goaltender Leonardo Genoni recorded a shutout, making 20 saves during the match. This victory marks Switzerland's third consecutive appearance in the championship final, as they aim for their first world title. The team will face the winner of the semifinal contest between Canada and Finland, which is set to take place later the same day.
- •Switzerland shuts out Norway 6-0 in the semifinal.
- •Leonardo Genoni makes 20 saves for the shutout.
- •This is Switzerland's third consecutive final appearance.
- •Switzerland seeks its first ice hockey world championship title.
- •Next opponent will be the winner of Canada vs. Finland.
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Switzerland blanks Norway to reach a third straight ice hockey worlds final
"Switzerland blanked Norway 6-0 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship for the third straight year on Saturday. Goaltender Leonardo Genoni shut out Norway with 20 saves. Seeking its first title, Switzerland will meet in the winner of the other semifinal between Canada and Finland taking place late Saturday.
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