Norway's Noah Steen Aims for Historic Medal Against Canada at IIHF World Championship

This Sunday, Lightning's prospect Noah Steen will lead Norway in a quest to secure a historic victory over Canada, aiming to block the Canadian team from clinching a medal for the third consecutive year. The challenge is formidable, as Canada boasts star players like Sidney Crosby, Mark Scheifele, and first-time captain Macklin Celebrini, all hungry to leave Switzerland with a medal.

Norway's path to the bronze medal match comes after a tough semifinal loss to Switzerland, where they were outplayed 6-0. With just over 24 hours to regroup, the Norwegian team is determined to claim its first-ever medal at the IIHF World Championship, an achievement that has eluded them so far.

In this year's tournament, Norway has already matched its best performance, having previously finished fourth in 1951—a record they have held for 75 years. The current team has the opportunity to surpass that mark and etch their name in history with a medal.

To achieve this upset, Norway will need their top players, including Steen and Tinus Luc Koblar, to step up, as they have only contributed one point together in the last two matches. While the spotlight will largely be on the gold medal showdown later in the day, the potential for a significant accomplishment looms for Norway.