Anton Lundell’s overtime assist secured a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the IIHF World Championship gold medal match, marking a triumphant return for Sasha Barkov following his recovery from a season-ending knee surgery.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers forwards Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell captured gold medals today at the 2026 IIHF World Championship with Finland’s 1-0 overtime victory vs. Switzerland. Lundell notched the primary assist on Konsta Helenius’ overtime goal.

Read the game recap for Switzerland vs Finland at the 2026 IIHF World Championships in the gold medal game at Swiss Life Arena in Zurich.

Justus Annunen’s 22-save shutout secured gold for Finland, while tournament MVP Roman Josi led Switzerland to silver in a dramatic overtime clash, highlighting Nashville’s international success.

Finland beat Switzerland 1-0 in overtime in the hockey world championships gold medal game while Norway upset Canada for bronze.

The Finnish goalie from the Nashville Predators put on a show against an undefeated team to win the IIHF World Championship.

Host Switzerland will face Finland Sunday in the World Championship gold medal game in a matchup that will not feature any Detroit Red Wings (2:20 p.m. ET, NHL Network). Switzerland pounded Norway, with Red Wings forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard.

Spearfish’s Peyton VanDeest won the Class AA 3200 meter race on Friday morning. The junior was in a tight foot race with Harrisburg eighth grader Brianna Reilly but VanDeest pulled away in the final leg.