Finland's Thrilling Overtime Win Secures IIHF Men's World Championship Title In a nail-biting finale to the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship, Finland emerged victorious over Switzerland in a 1-0 overtime thriller. Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, who recently made headlines for his unexpected return to the ice, was the hero of the night, shutting out the Swiss team with a spectacular 22-save performance. With the win, Finland has claimed its first-ever IIHF Men's World Championship title, capping off a remarkable tournament run. Meanwhile, Predators Captain Roman Josi and the rest of the team will be celebrating a championship win, just days after their NHL season came to a close.

The Predators goaltender pitched a 22-save shutout on Sunday at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship finale to lead Finland to a 1-0 overtime victory against Switzerland. Preds Captain Roman Josi - ...