What happened
Team Canada and Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse pushed back late but came up short, falling 3-2 in overtime to Norway in the bronze-medal game at the IIHF World Championship. The result leaves Canada off the podium in fourth place at the tournament. A late rally was enough to force the extra period but not enough to claim a medal.
Why it matters
The defeat caps a disappointing finish for a Canadian side that had eliminated Team USA in the quarterfinal but ultimately fell shy of the podium. Reaching the bronze-medal game put a medal within sight, only for Norway to close the door in overtime. For a program accustomed to contending for gold, a fourth-place exit stings.
For Nurse, the loss brings his international tournament to a close. The overtime defeat ends his Worlds run without the hardware Canada came chasing.
What to watch next
Nurse now shifts his focus back to the Oilers and the club's 2026-27 preparations following the Worlds exit. The international chapter is closed, and his attention returns to Edmonton.