2026 MWC: CAN 6 – NOR 5 (OT - Preliminary)

May 20, 2026

Mark Scheifele was the overtime hero, completing his hat trick 29 seconds into extra time as Canada edged Norway 6-5 to remain undefeated in the preliminary round at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Matt Zambonin | HHOF-IIHF Images

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