After scoring a 3-2 win over Slovakia to open the 2022 World Juniors, team’s momentum abruptly stopped on Tuesday when their game against Switzerland was called off due to positive COVID-19 tests .
The Americans had nine different players who scored points in the win over Slovakia on Sunday, but after two American players tested positive, the team went into mandatory quarantine, canceling the game against Switzerland and putting the game on hold. Wednesday against Sweden on the move.
If it can’t be played, it will likely be a forfeit and a loss for the Americans. The USA team currently have three points, which puts them tied at three for second place in Group B.
Sweden have already scored nine goals in two games and are 2-0-0. The Swedes have seven former first-round draft picks on their squad, and although they didn’t win a medal last year, they took bronze in 2019 and three silvers since 2013.
Here’s a comprehensive guide to watching USA vs Sweden in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, including start time and TV channels for viewers in the USA and Canada.
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What channel is USA vs. Sweden airing on today?
- TV Channel (United States): NHL Network
- TV Channel (Canada): TSN
Viewers in the United States can watch the entire Team USA tournament on the NHL network. The shows will feature announcer Stephen Nelson, analyst Dave Starman and reporter Jon Rosen.
TSN will offer all games in Canada.
Start time USA vs Sweden
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 6.30 p.m. PT
The United States versus Sweden is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer, Alta. This is the second year in a row that Canada has hosted.
How to stream World Juniors hockey games live
Hockey fans in the USA who cannot watch TV can stream the tournament on fuboTV (7 day free trial) or on the NHL app.
In Canada, fans can stream the game on the TSN app or on TSN.ca.
USA vs Sweden odds
The United States are the favorites in the Under-175 bets to beat Sweden in their preliminary game, according to Sports Interaction.
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Calendar of the 2022 World Junior Championships
Sunday December 26
| Results |
| Finland 3, Germany 1 |
| Sweden 6, Russia 3 |
| Canada 6, Czech Republic 3 |
| United States 3, Slovakia 2 |
Monday, December 27
| Results |
| Finland 7, Austria 1 |
| Russia 4, Switzerland 2 |
| Germany 2, Czech Republic 1 (TO) |
| Sweden 3, Slovakia 0 |
Tuesday, December 28
| Results |
| Switzerland def. United States (by package) |
| Canada 11, Austria 2 |
Wednesday, December 29
| Match | Time | TV channel |
| Finland v Czech Republic | 2 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Slovakia vs. Russia | 4:30 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Canada vs. Germany | 7 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Sweden v United States | 9:30 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
Thursday, December 30
| Match | Time | TV channel |
| Czech Republic vs. Austria | 4:30 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Slovakia vs. Switzerland | 7 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
Friday December 31
| Match | Time | TV channel |
| Germany v Austria | 2 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Switzerland v Sweden | 4:30 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Canada vs. Finland | 7 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| United States vs. Russia | 9:30 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
Sunday January 2
| Match | Time | TV channel |
| Quarterfinal | 2:30 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 5 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 7:30 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Quarterfinal | 10 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
Tuesday January 4
| Match | Time | TV channel |
| Semi final | 3 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Semi final | 7 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
Wednesday January 5
| Match | Time | TV channel |
| Bronze medal match | 4 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
| Gold medal match | 8 p.m. ET | TSN, NHLN |
