Switzerland blanks Norway to reach a third straight ice hockey worlds final
Leonardo Genoni stopped 20 shots as Switzerland reached the final for the third straight year and moved one win from its first world title.
- On Saturday, Switzerland scored 6 goals against Norway in Zurich, advancing to the Ice Hockey World Championship final for the third consecutive year.
- Aiming for a debut title, Switzerland finished as runner-up in the previous two tournaments and sought redemption before home crowds at the sold-out Swiss Life Arena.
- Christoph Bertschy opened the scoring against goaltender Henrik Haukeland, with Denis Malgin, Ken Jager, and Damien Riat adding goals; Goaltender Leonardo Genoni secured the shutout with 20 saves.
- Nico Hischier and Theo Rochette completed the rout with late goals, while Norway advances to the bronze medal game following the decisive loss.
- Seeking its first title, Switzerland awaits the winner of the Canada-Finland semifinal on Sunday; forward Sven Andrighetto leads tournament scoring with 15 points from nine games.
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