Sweden sweep Czechs to stay perfect in Switzerland as Finland beat hosts

Axel Andersson controls the puck for Sweden
Axel Andersson controls the puck for SwedenBildbyran / ddp USA / Profimedia

Sweden have won the 2025 Swiss Ice Hockey Games in Zurich thanks to a 5-0 win over Czech Republic, while Finland handed the hosts Switzerland the wooden spoon by winning 4-3 in overtime to close out the tournament.

It was winner-takes-all in the first match on Sunday, as the Czech Republic and Sweden had taken two wins from two so far, but the Swedes needing overtime in their opener against the Swiss meant the Czechs headed the standings by a point at face-off.

That all changed in the ninth minute, when a powerplay was utilised by Sweden, who broke the deadlock courtesy of Marcus Sorensen.

The second period remained goalless despite Tre Kronor dominating with 12 shots on goal to one, but they more than made up for their lack of cutting edge in the third period, which began with Andre Petersson doubling the lead in the second minute.

Rickard Hugg added a third, before two goals in 30 seconds of play late on - from Par Lindholm and Dennis Rasmussen completed the 5-0 rout, in which Lars Johansson made 19 saves at the other end.

It's the second time in as many months that Sweden have won a tournament between Europe's top four sides, having won the Finnish Ice Hockey Games in November, keeping their preparations for then 2026 Winter Olympics well on track.

Switzerland then welcomed Finland to the Swiss Life Arena to battle it out for third place, and for the third time in four days, the Swiss were generous hosts, letting their visitors take the victory with them, in this case, 4-3 after overtime.

Strikes from Jesse Puljujarvi and Markus Nurmi either side of Sven Andrighetto netting for the hosts put Finland 2-1 up after 20 minutes, while a powerplay goal apiece for Sami Niku and Dario Simion ensured the margin was still one goal with 20 to play.

Gaetan Haas got Switzerland out of trouble with 17:46 played in the third to send the match to overtime, but with just under a minute gone in the extra period, Puljujarvi struck again to ensure the Finns left Zurich with a win to their name, as the Swiss finished last in their own tournament.

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