Norway edges Canada 3-2 in overtime to win world hockey bronze medal

Norway's Jacob Berglund (24) challenges for the puck with Canada's Connor Brown (16) during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship bronze medal match between Canada and Norway, in Zurich, Switzerland, Sunday, May 31, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Darko Bandic

ZURICH — Noah Steen scored in overtime to earn Norway a 3-2 upset win over Canada on Sunday to claim the bronze medal at the world hockey championship.

Steen’s goal came at the 3:32 mark of the extra session and earned Norway its first medal at the world men’s hockey championship.

Robert Thomas scored both goals for Canada. They came in the final 1:16 of regulation time to force overtime.

Canada was relegated to the bronze medal match after a 4-2 semifinal loss Saturday to Finland.

This marks the third straight year Canada has been unable to win a medal at the world event.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2026.