MILAN - Alina Muller etched her name in Swiss Olympic history once more, scoring the game-winning goal against Sweden in a dramatic overtime finish to reclaim the women's ice hockey bronze medal. The victory echoes her performance in 2014, when as a 15-year-old, she also scored the decisive goal for Switzerland.
Now 27, Muller's clutch performance underscored her status as a national sports icon. Goaltender Andrea Braendli praised Muller's consistent ability to perform under pressure, calling her "the face of women's hockey" in Switzerland.
Muller's goal came with less than a minute remaining in overtime. She initiated the play from her own blue line, received a return pass, and found the back of the net, a moment she described as a blur of emotion.
For Muller, this second bronze medal holds unique significance, especially as the women's game reaches new heights. She highlighted the evolution of the sport and her own professional development, attributing her success to experiences like playing in the PWHL.