Finland secures bronze in Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship

Finland secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship by overcoming a three-goal deficit to defeat host Czechia 4-3 in overtime. Jenniina Nylund scored the decisive goal nearly five minutes into overtime, mirroring Finland’s extra-time victory over Czechia in last year’s bronze-medal game. Czechia initially jumped to a 3-0 lead with goals from Kristyna Kaltounkova, Natalie Mlynkova, and Dominika Laskova, but Finland staged a comeback with goals from Elli Suoranta and two from Elisa Holopainen, the second coming with just over a minute left in regulation to force overtime. The dramatic win silenced a nearly 6,000-strong home crowd and marked Finland’s 15th medal at the tournament. The United States claimed the championship title by defeating Canada in the final. The game highlighted Finnish resilience and heartbreak for Czechia, which had hoped for a medal on home ice.