Mark Scheifele delivered a dramatic finish, scoring 29 seconds into overtime to hand Canada a 6-5 win over Norway at the World Championships in Fribourg. The Winnipeg Jets centre completed a hat trick after Norway opened a 2-0 lead, and his sudden‑death goal capped a back‑and‑forth battle that saw both squads trade power‑play tallies.

Ryan O'Reilly rescued Canada with a 1:39‑left regulation equaliser, redirecting Macklin Celebrini’s blue‑line blast. Norway responded twice in the third, taking a 5-4 edge before O'Reilly’s tying strike forced extra time. Canada pulled goalie Cam Talbot for an attacker, a move that paid off when Scheifelе struck, clinching Group B supremacy with 11 points.

The victory keeps Canada atop Group B and reinforces Scheifele’s rising international profile after a 103‑point NHL season. Norway, despite a spirited comeback, falls to second place, while Group A sees Finland and host Switzerland locked at the summit. Canada’s win sharpens the race for the knockout round, leaving little margin for error.