U.S. Secures Overtime Win Over Norway at 2025 IIHF Worlds

In a thrilling 2025 IIHF World Championship Group B match, the United States edged Norway 6-5 in overtime, with Tage Thompson scoring a hat trick including the decisive power-play goal in the final minute. The U.S. built a commanding 5-1 lead early, fueled by goals from Cutter Gauthier, Clayton Keller, Michael McCarron, and Thompson, but Norway staged a remarkable comeback led by Stian Solberg’s hat trick, which tied the game late in the third period. With Norway pulling their goalie and then penalized in overtime, Thompson capitalized on a pass from Logan Cooley to secure the win for the Americans, who now sit third in the group standings. The game highlighted both teams’ resilience and offensive depth, with the U.S. showcasing strong contributions from key players such as Matty Beniers and Zach Werenski, while Norway earned its first point of the tournament despite previous offensive struggles. This victory is a crucial step for the U.S. as they aim to rebound from an earlier loss and advance toward the quarter-finals alongside top competitors like Germany and Czechia. Fans followed the intense action through various broadcasts, underscoring the high stakes and elite talent present at the championship.