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USA Wins First Ice Hockey World Championship Gold Since 1933 in Overtime Thriller

Tage Thompson's sudden-death goal secures a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in a tightly contested final in Stockholm.

Ice Hockey - IIIHF World Championships - Final - Switzerland v United States - Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden - May 25, 2025 Switzerland fans react in the stands Magnus Lejhall/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Ice Hockey - IIIHF World Championships - Final - Switzerland v United States - Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden - May 25, 2025 Switzerland and United States players before the match Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Jackson Lacombe of USA celebrates with teammates Zach Werenski and Matty Beniers after scoring 2-5 during the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Sweden and USA at Avicii Arena on May 24, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Ice Hockey - IIIHF World Championships - Final - Switzerland v United States - Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden - May 25, 2025 Conor Garland of the U.S. in action Magnus Lejhall/TT News Agency via REUTERS

Overview

  • The United States defeated Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to claim their first IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship gold medal in 92 years.
  • Tage Thompson scored the winning goal 2:02 into the overtime period, breaking the scoreless deadlock after 60 minutes of regulation.
  • The game was marked by exceptional goaltending, with Jeremy Swayman of the USA and Leonardo Genoni of Switzerland both delivering standout performances.
  • Switzerland successfully killed off a late third-period power play, but Thompson's decisive goal in overtime ultimately ended their bid for gold.
  • Earlier in the day, Sweden secured the bronze medal with a 6-2 victory over Denmark, who achieved their best-ever tournament finish by placing fourth.