The women's hockey tournament has reached the medal distribution phase, with teams having had vastly different paths to the finals. Switzerland, despite being viewed as slight favorites, endured a tough road in the A group, losing all three of their matches against the USA, Canada, and Finland, but managing to bounce back against Finland in the knockout stage with a 1-0 victory. Their semifinal match proved challenging against the stronger Canadian team, which ended in a narrow defeat of 1-2, complicating their title aspirations.

In contrast, Sweden dominated their B group, securing victories against Germany, the host team, and keeping France and Japan scoreless. They demonstrated strength and consistency throughout their matches, culminating in a clear win in the quarterfinals without conceding goals against the Czech Republic. However, the semifinals took a tough turn when they faced the USA, who decisively defeated them 5-0, thus halting Sweden's run for the championship.

As the match unfolds, the initial expectation tilted slightly in favor of Switzerland. The game remained scoreless for the first period and a good part of the second, creating significant anticipation among fans. Switzerland had a chance to take the lead with a penalty shot, but missed the opportunity due to a solid save by Swedish goaltender Ebba Svensson-Traffa, setting the stage for a highly competitive showdown between the two teams for the championship medal, amid high tensions and anticipation.