In a gripping clash at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 2025, Team USA secured a stunning 3-2 overtime victory over Switzerland, breaking Swiss hearts and pushing the Americans into the semifinals. The nail-biting match, held in Stockholm, Sweden, was one of the most talked-about games of the tournament so far.
The game-winning goal came just 1 minute and 14 seconds into overtime, sending Team USA fans into wild celebration while leaving the Swiss players visibly devastated on the ice.
For more details on the official match statistics and results, visit the IIHF official page.
From the first puck drop, it was clear both teams came ready to fight for every inch of ice. The Swiss defense, known for its discipline and tight checking, frustrated Team USA for much of the first period. However, the Americans struck first with a power play goal from Logan Cooley, giving them an early 1-0 advantage.
Switzerland responded in the second period with back-to-back goals from Kevin Fiala and Nico Hischier, turning the game on its head and giving the Swiss a 2-1 lead heading into the final 20 minutes.
The third period saw relentless pressure from Team USA, and with less than five minutes remaining, Matt Boldy tied the game at 2-2, sending it to sudden-death overtime.
Overtime rules at the IIHF World Championship follow a 3-on-3 format, opening up the ice and increasing the chances for quick scores. That’s exactly what happened when Trevor Zegras, skating with precision, set up a perfect pass to Brady Tkachuk, who fired a wrist shot past Swiss goalie Leonardo Genoni.
It was a picture-perfect ending for the Americans — and a gut-wrenching finish for the Swiss.
Read how Zegras’s performance is being hailed across social media platforms in this analysis by ESPN.
“We knew it wasn’t going to be easy. Switzerland’s a great team, very well-coached and tough defensively,” said Quinn. “But our guys kept pushing. I’m proud of the resilience they showed.”
“It’s heartbreaking. We were so close,” said Josi, visibly emotional in the post-game interview. “We played a great game. It came down to one shot, and they made it count.”
The Swiss team has now been eliminated from title contention, but will play one more classification game to determine final rankings.
For a full breakdown of player stats and rankings, check the NHL prospect tracker.
With this victory, Team USA advances to the semifinals, where they are set to face either Canada or Finland, depending on the result of the next quarterfinal. The Americans are chasing their first IIHF gold medal since 1960, and the momentum is clearly on their side.
You can watch the next match live and see the updated schedule on the official IIHF YouTube channel.
Although they are heading home without a medal, Switzerland leaves with heads held high. Their discipline, structured gameplay, and teamwork earned them fans and respect throughout the tournament. The team’s younger players, like Attilio Biasca and Noah Delémont, showed significant promise for future championships.
According to The Athletic, Swiss hockey is on the rise, and 2025 may be remembered as the year their younger talent came of age on the international stage.
This year’s IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship has already seen several upsets and dramatic comebacks. From Germany’s unexpected group-stage dominance to Latvia’s historic win over Sweden, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting championships in recent history.
Check out all tournament news and recaps at Sportsnet.
Team USA’s thrilling overtime win over Switzerland was a classic playoff battle — filled with speed, grit, emotion, and a dramatic finish that will be replayed for years. As they prepare for the semifinals, the Americans will be riding a wave of confidence. Meanwhile, the Swiss team exits with dignity, having given fans a truly memorable performance.
Stay updated with the latest from the IIHF World Championship 2025 and follow Team USA’s journey toward gold.
For live scores and semifinal coverage, visit NBC Sports Hockey Central
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