Team Canada falls to Norway in bronze medal game at worlds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Team Canada, represented by the Washington Capitals staff, lost to Norway 3-2 in overtime in the bronze medal game of the IIHF World Championships in Switzerland on June 1. Initially trailing 2-0, Canada rallied with two goals from Robert Thomas to force overtime. The historic win for Norway marks their first medal at the IIHF Championships. After going 7-0 in the preliminary rounds and defeating the USA in the quarterfinals, Canada was eliminated in the semifinals by Finland before facing Norway.
- •Canada lost 3-2 to Norway in the bronze medal match.
- •Robert Thomas scored twice to equalize late in regulation.
- •Noah Steen scored the game-winner in overtime.
- •Canada finished the preliminary round with a 7-0 record.
- •Norway wins their first ever IIHF medal.
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"The Capitals representing on the World stage came home emptyhanded.
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