The United States is perfect in its attempt for a three-peat at the world junior hockey championship as the level of competition ramps up with each game.
That continues on Wednesday, Dec. 31 when the USA (3-0) faces Sweden (3-0) in the final preliminary round game with the top seed in Group A on the line before the quarterfinals begin on Jan. 2.
The USA has already beaten Germany, Switzerland and Slovakia. They have been without top defenseman Cole Hutson since midway through the Switzerland game after he was hit by a puck and left the ice on a stretcher. He’s day-to-day.
The Americans also faced adversity in the Slovakia game, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to pull off a wild win.
Here’s what to know about Wednesday’s USA vs. Sweden world junior championships game, including how to watch:
What channel is USA vs. Sweden world juniors hockey game today?
TV channel: NHL Network
Livestream: Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers, or Sling TV.
Watch world junior championships on Fubo
What time is USA vs. Sweden world juniors hockey game today?
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 31
Time: 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time)
The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time) at the Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the home of the Minnesota Wild.
World juniors USA vs Sweden: How to watch, stream
Time: 6 p.m. ET on Wedneday, Dec. 31
Location: Grand Casino Arena (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
TV: NHL Network
Streaming: Fubo and certain levels of Sling TV carry NHL Network.
Today’s world juniors hockey schedule
All times p.m. ET
Dec. 31
Switzerland vs. Slovakia, 1
Czechia vs. Latvia, 3:30
USA vs. Sweden, 6
Canada vs. Finland, 8:30