Finland Wins Hockey Title as Helenius Scores Overtime
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- Finland captured its fifth men’s ice‑hockey world championship title, beating Switzerland 1‑0 in overtime.
- Konsta Helenius scored the overtime winner at 10:42, delivering Finland’s second title since 2022.
- Justus Annunen recorded a shutout with 22 saves for Finland in the final.
- Roman Josi of Switzerland was named tournament MVP and earned a spot on the championship All‑Star team.
- Nico Hischier said Switzerland hit a post and couldn’t score, underscoring the game’s narrow margin.
- Anton Lundell and Mikko Lehtonen assisted on the winning goal.
- Janne Kuokkanen described the game as “small margins” and “up and down” with both teams having chances.
Why it matters: Finland adds a second championship in four years, reinforcing its elite status, while Switzerland endures its third straight final defeat without scoring, highlighting a persistent gap in converting chances into goals. The MVP honor for Swiss captain Roman Josi underscores individual brilliance despite the team’s shortfall.
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