Riding an unblemished 9-0 record and a partisan Zurich crowd, the Swiss powerhouse faces a defensive Finnish squad to secure a historic first-ever gold on home ice.
Switzerland is one win away from the biggest moment in its hockey history.
The hosts are 9-0 at this World Hockey Championship, and now it’s just Finland standing between them and a first-ever gold medal. Their run has been nothing short of magical.
They haven’t really needed chaos or comebacks. It’s been controlled from the start of games, especially in Zurich, where the crowd has basically been on top of every shift.
Their best players have been their players, which has helped them go on this run. Leonardo Genoni has been steady in net. Roman Josi is still logging huge minutes and driving play in a way that sets the tone more than anything else. Up front, Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and Denis Malgin have been consistent, and Sven Andrighetto has been one of the, if not the, best players in the tournament. He is the tournament leader in scoring and has a great chance to win the MVP.
Swiss teams in the past have had that moment where things tighten up when the pressure builds. Even during those silver medal runs in 2013, 2018, 2024 and 2025. This group hasn’t really shown that same edge of doubt, at least not yet.
Finland is the last step, and it’s not an easy one. They can slow a game down and take away space through the neutral zone. And make everything feel heavier than it needs to be.
For Switzerland, they just need to stick with the same structure, patience, and pace they’ve carried all tournament. One more win and their magical run ends with a Gold Medal and a perfect 10-0 record.